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Computer Terms Part2
Second half of basic computer terms
Term | Definition |
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Desktop | The first screen visible on your computer when it has finished loading Windows. |
Icon | a small symbol or picture on a computer screen that will perform an action when clicked. |
Taskbar | The bar that is normally along the bottom of the screen containing all active programs, the start button, and clock. |
Cursor | a blinking black vertical line that moves when typing and indicates the position of the next character to be typed. |
Font | the style, shape, and size of letters, numbers, and symbols. |
Menu | a list of commands for you to choose. |
File | a collection of related data stored as a unit with a single name. |
Folder | a virtual container in which files or other folders can be kept and organized (also called a directory). |
Default | a setting that is pre-set in the software. Most default settings can be changed by the user. |
Minimize | to hide a window that is currently display on the screen. The window is removed and represented by an icon on the taskbar. |
Maximize | to display a window at its largest size. |
Shut down | To quit all programs and turn off the computer. |
Network | Computers connected together in order to share information and hardware. |
Database | a large collection of information that is organized in a way that is easy to retrieve or change. |
Virus | A small, unauthorized program that can damage a computer. |