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Term | Definition |
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computer | an electronic device that processes data |
personal computer | used by one person at a time |
central processing unit | brain of the computer |
bit | the smallest unit of information, always 1 or 0 |
byte | the building block for all information that flows through a computer |
hardware | the collection of physical devices that make up your computer system |
input | when a user enters information into a computer. |
output | when a computer delivers information back |
random-access memory | the temporary information that a computer uses only when it works with a particular file |
read-only memory | the permanet information on your hard drive |
storage device | hardware that saves data onto a hard drive, server, or disk |
software | a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perfome tasks |
operating system | the main program that makes your computer work |
network | group of computers connected together |
drive | the largest storage area |
folder | place to save and organize files |
file | a collection of data |
save as | a command to rename a file at the same time as moving it to a new location |
shortcut | an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder |
keyword | a word keyed into a dearch box that matches the topic you are looking for |
content search | to seek out information from a list of caregories |
keyword search | to seek information through a database, like Help and Support topics, by keying in words or phrases that match your topic |