Computers

application

programs designed to make users more productive, or assist them with tasks

backup

duplicate content that you can use in case the original is damaged or lost

blog

informal website consisting of posts in a diary or journal format

browser

software that enables users to access and view webpages

cloud storage

internet service that provides storage to computer users

communications device

hardware that is capable of transferring items to and from computers and devices

computer

electronic device operating under control of instructions

data

collection of unprocessed items

desktop

refers to an on-screen work area on desktops, tablets, and laptops

desktop computer

personal computer designed to be in a stationary location

digital book

electronic version of a printed book

digital camera

device that allows you to take photos

digital literacy

involves having current knowledge and understanding of computers

digital media

includes music, photos, and videos

display

output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information

earbuds

small speakers that rest inside each ear canal

flash memory

memory that contains no moving parts

game console

mobile computing device designed for single or multi-player video games

green computing

involved reducing electricity and waste generated when using a computer

hard disk

storage device containing inflexible circular platters and magnetic particles

hyperlink

built-in connection to other documents, webpages, or websites

information

conveys meaning to users

input device

hardware component that allows you to enter data/instructions into a computer

installing software

process of setting up software to work with a computer

internet

worldwide collection of computer networks

internet service provider

business that offers users and organizations access to the internet

keyboard

contains keys you press to enter data and instruction into a computer

laptop

lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base

malware

software that deliberately alters a computer's normal operation

memory

electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed

memory card

removable flash memory

microphone

input device that enables you to speak into a computer or mobile device

mobile device

computing device small enough to hold in your hand

mouse

pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand

network

collection of computers and devices connected together

online social network

website where members share interests and ideas with other members

operating system

set of programs that coordinate all activities of a computer

output device

any hardware component that conveys information from a computer to a user

password

private combination of characters associated with a user name

personal computer

performs input, processing, output, and storage

picture message

photo image sent from a smartphone or other mobile device

podcast

recorded media that users can download

pointing device

input device that allows a user to control a small symbol on a screen

portable media player

mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play digital media

printer

output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium

printout

a hard copy

program

collection of related instructions

scanner

light-sensing device that converts printed text into a form a computer can process

search engine

software that finds images and information related to a specific topic

server

computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers

smartphone

internet-capable phone that includes many apps

software

series of related instructions organized for a common purpose

speakers

output device that allows you to hear sounds

storage

holds data, instructions, and information for future use

storage device

reads and/or writes items to and from storage

tablet

thin, lightweight computer that has a touch screen

text message

short note sent from a smartphone or other mobile device

touchpad

small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure/motion

USB flash drive

portable flash memory storage device that you plug into a USB port

user

anyone who interacts with a computer or mobile device

user name

unique combination of characters that identifies one specific user

video message

short video clip sent from a smartphone or other mobile device

web server

computer that delivers requested webpages

webcam

digital video camera that allows you to capture video input for your computer

webpage

electronic document on the web

website

collection of related webpages

wiki

collaborative website that allows users to create/modify content via browsers

world wide web

global library of information available to anyone connected to the internet

address bar

provides quick navigation options

application software

programs designed to make users more productive

document window

area on a screen where you view a portion of your document

file

a named unit of storage

file name

name that is assigned to a file when it is saved

folders window

users rely on for finding, viewing, and managing information

gallery

a set of graphical choices arranged in a grid or list

gesture

motion you make on a touch screen with your fingers

group

contains related commands

keyboard shortcut

keyboard keys used to accomplish tasks

library

can help you manage multiple folders in various locations

live preview

allows you to point to a gallery choice and se its effect without selecting

lock screen

displayed when you turn on a computer

maximize

enlarge the window so that it fills the entire screen

minimized window

open window hidden from view

navigating

the process of finding a location on a storage device

path

a drive letter and colon, used to identify a storage device and folders

recycle bin

location of files that have been deleted

ribbon

provides easy, central access to tasks you perform while creating a document

screen resolution

indicated the number of pixels that a computer display uses

ScreenTip

on-screen note that provides info and help about a command

scroll arrows

when tapped allows you to view areas not on screen

scroll bar

appears on screen when contents of an area may not be visible

shortcut

desktop icon that provides immediate access to an app or file

shortcut menu

common commands that relate to a right-clicked object

status bar

presents info about the document and current tasks

tab

contains a collection of groups

task pane

a window that can remain open and visible while you work in a document

tile

shortcut to an app or other content

title bar

horizontal space that contains the window's name

user account

identifies resources a user can access on a computer

user icon

picture associated with a user name