What is a "CPU"?

What is a "CPU"?

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CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, and both Macs and PCs have one. They're basically the brain of the computer; without one, your computer won't work. The new CPUs have what is called a dual core system, which basically tricks your computer into thinking its got two brains instead of just one, and just like as for storage, more is always better.