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CPU is the abbreviation for the central processing unit. Sometimes referred to simply as the central processor, but more commonly called processor, the CPU is the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CPU is the abbreviation for the central processing unit. 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