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Computer Hardware Names: Strange Origins

May 30, 2025 Catherine Williams Tech
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  • Many peopel use computer hardware daily, often without considering the origins of their names.
Original source: howtogeek.com


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The Surprising Stories Behind Computer Hardware names

Updated May 30, 2025
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Many peopel use computer hardware daily, often without considering the origins of their names. Terms like mouse and GPU (graphics processing unit) are commonplace, but ⁣their etymology is ⁣often surprising.

The Mouse

An early computer mouse prototype.
“Patrick Campanale / How-To Geek”

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