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HS Tech Ch. 4 Review

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Filename a unique name given to a file on a computer, using containing a name, a dot, and an extension
Extension the last part of a filename that gives a computer information about the contents of the file
Case-Sensitive an indication that the capitalization within a name is very important
Directory an organization of files on your computer (same as 'folder')
Folder An organization of files on your computer (same as 'directory')
Path a text representation of the folder structure and filenames
What types of computers are normally NOT case sensitive Windows and macOS
What types of computers ARE normally case sensitive Linux and web servers
Things like "txt" and "mp4" are what? Common File extensions
Common File and Folder Operations Create, Rename, copy, move, delete, zip and unzip
File Explorer the program in the Windows operating system that will graphically display all folders and files on a computer
Finder the program in the MacOS operating system that will graphically display all folders and files on a computer
ZIP a .zip file contains a compressed version of one or more files and folders
Unzip to restore or extract a .zip file to the original file or directory structure on a storage device
File organization system a planned structure of folders, subfolders, and filenames that helps you store and find your work efficiently (School/Computer Skills/Chapter 04)
File Association the link between a particular extension and the application used to view or edit the field
Data files files that contain data for applications on your computer
Application files files that can be used to run programs on your computer
Cloud Storage keeping files in online storage instead of local devices for easy access, backup, and sharing
Cloud a set of interconnected computers and servers that you can access remotely over the Internet
Local Storage keeping files on local disk drives or removable media attached to a computer
Uploading Moving a file
Downloading moving a file from remote storage across a network to a local device
Backup copies copies of important software or data files kept in a variety of locations
Collaborate the process of two or more people working together to complete a goal
Dropbox a popular cloud storage service that works across all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS devices
Carbonite a popular cloud backup service that automatically copies your local files to the cloud for safekeeping and disaster recovery
Advantages of Cloud Storage Backups, Sharing between computers, sharing between people, and free space (Limited)
Disadvantages of Cloud Storage security, online connectivity, privacy, cost, and speed
Pick cloud Storage if... you want a cheap way to back up files, to share files between other computers, and to share files with other people
Pick local Storage if.... you want to keep completely private, to use while offline, and to access with the fastest speed
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