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Basic Tech Terms
Description of Basic Technology Terminology for IST 201
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CPU | The central processing unit; controls the computer |
| Hardware | The physical parts of the computer |
| Monitor | The physical device which visually displays the information |
| Browser | A program used to navigate the World Wide Web. i.e. Google Chrome or Internet Explorer |
| Application | A program in which you do work |
| Memory | The temporary holding area where data is stored |
| Software | Files that contain instructions for the computer |
| Upload | To send a file from one computer to another through a network |
| Paste | To insert text or material from the clipboard |
| Virus | Computer code that has been written to corrupt the computer's normal functioning |