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COMPUTERS I

Computers I - Terms #2

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The standard or most common setting for a particular option. DEFAULT
The onscreen work area that can display graphical elements such as icons, buttons, windows, menus, links, and dialog boxes.. DESKTOP
A data storage device that stores and retrieves data. In most PC's, the hard disk is normally called drive C; and the CD-Rom drive is usually drive D. DISK DRIVE
Information you create in any application (text, graphics, or both). DOCUMENT
Process where you copy something from another computer or the Internet and save it on your computer. DOWNLOAD
A small program that tells an operating system how to communicate with a specific device. DRIVER
A high-capacity storage medium similar in appearance to CD-ROM, but used for movies, applications, and music. DVD
A way to send a message from one computer to another. E-MAIL
The process of encoding data and information to an unreadable form. ENCRYPTION
A list that helps a user find answers to frequently asked questions. FAQ
A specific named location on a storage medium that contains related documents. FOLDER
The way the letters and characters look on your screen. FONT
Special keys programmed to issue commands to a computer. FUNCTION KEYS
One billion bytes of information. GIGABYTE
Paper output from printers and plotters. HARDCOPY
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