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HS Tech Ch. 3 Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DOS (Disk Operating System) | the main operating system on home computers in the 1980s |
| GUI (Graphical User Interface) | a graphics-based way to interacts with an operating system, like Windows or MacOS |
| Virus | a small, malicious program that can take control of your computer and damage the data and applications |
| Multi-Tasking | The ability of a computer system to handle multiple program small working at the same time |
| Virtual Memory | a section of disk space that can be used as temporary memory when applications need more RAM |
| Kernel | the center of the operating system, responsible for allocating time and memory to programs and handling file storage and communications |
| Virtual Machine | a software program running on a computer that pretends to represent an entire system |
| Operating System (OS) | a type of software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals |
| Desktop | a desktop is a full computer system with separate monitor, keyboard, mouse, and peripherals |
| Laptop | a small, portable computer system with integrated flip-up monitor, smaller keyboard, and integrated mouse system |
| Command-line interface | typing a series of text-based commands and seeing the results on your single-color text-based screen |
| Proprietary systems | software where the ownership and copyright remain with the software publisher or creator |
| Open-source software | software that is free to use and modify by any user |
| Finding System Info on Windows | Go to Settings, choose System then About and it gives the information about your computer |
| Finding System Info on macOS | Click on the Apple Icon in the upper-left corner of your screen. Then a menu should pop up on the screen, then choose "About This Mac" option on the menu to show the system info |
| User Management on Windows | Go to Settings then click on Accounts. This will display info about your current user account and let you see and switch between other accounts |
| User Management on macOS | Go to system settings, click on Users and Groups and you can see accounts that have been created |
| Disk/Storage Management on Windows | Find computer management then go to Disk Management and you can see the info on how much space you are using on your computer |
| Disk/Storage Management on macOS | Go to System Settings, then choosing general, then go to storage and you can see a graphically formatted version of how much space your using |
| Memory Management on Windows | Go to "Task Manager" which will display a real-time list of running applications and the memory that they are currently using on your computer |
| Memory Management on macOS | Go to the Finder, click Go, and choose "Utilities" from the menu bar. Then you will find the "Activity Monitor" application in the list of utility software. Then it will display all applications that are currently running on computer |
| Peripherals Management on Windows | Click the start button and choose Device Manager and it will give you info on all hardware connected to your computer |
| Peripherals Management on macOS | Go to System settings, then you can find multiple tabs like Keyboard, Mouse, Displays, and Printers & Scanners |
| User Accounts | an account that grants certain access and permissions to a specific |
| Administrative accounts | an account that allows a user to manage other users and features on an operating system |
| Awake | a state where a device is fully functional and ready for user input |
| Locked | a state where a device is on but requires the owner to clear a security lock before using it |
| Sleeping | a state where a device has disabled non-essential services like the screen to save power |
| Off | A state where a device is fully turned off and uses no power |
| Installing Applications on Windows | You can download a program (from Microsoft Store or from CD, DVD or previous floppy disks) and then answer a series of questions to guide the installation process |
| Installing Applications on macOS | You can download Mac software and updates online, a lot of types this happens through the App Store |
| Finding Your Applications on Windows | Click the start button and type in your application and it will pop up |
| Finding Your Applications on macOS | Go to Launchpad and it will display a list of currently installed applications on your computer |
| Removing Applications on Windows | Go to settings, than choose apps, and then installed apps to see all programs on your computer. Click the program you want to delete and hit 'uninstall' |
| Removing Applications on macOS | Go to Launchpad, find the program you want to delete, then click and hold it. A gray 'X' will appear on the top left side of the icon. Hit the 'X' to delete it. |
| Microtransaction | a type of small payment within a game or application that allows you to make further progress |
| Installing Applications on Mobile OS | You can do it through the Apple Store or Google play depending on what type of phone you have |
| Installing Applications on a Chromebook | You can download through Chrome Web Store, Google play store or Linux Apps |
| Finding Your Applications on Mobile OS | Go to your home screen and find the icons of each program there |
| Finding Your Applications on Chromebook | Go to the everything button on the lower-left corner of your Chromebook screen |
| Removing Applications on Mobile OS | Android OS: go to settings and then app section. Click the application you want to uninstall and find and tap the "Uninstall button" iOS: click and hold on the icon, press the gray minus sign and it will delete it |
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