Term | Definition |
computer | an electronic device that receives, processes, and stores data, and produces a result |
personal computer (PC) | a computer that is used by one person at a time |
central processing unit (CPU) | a small chip that performs calculations and carries out all instructions given to a computer (aka microprocessor) |
bit | the smallest unit of information, always either a 1 or 0 |
byte | a byte is 8 bits and is the building block for all other units of information |
hardware | the physical devices that make up a computer system |
input | information enter into a computer |
output | the information a computer delivers back to the user |
random-access memory (RAM) | the temporary information that a computer uses only when it works with a particular file |
read-only memory (ROM) | the permanent information on your hard drive |
storage device | hardware that saves data onto a hard drive, a server, or a disk |
software | a computer program that contains a set of instructions that make it possible form your computer to perform tacks |
operating system | the overall program that controls all the other software programs and allows hardware device to work properly |
network | a group of computers connected together |
drive | the largest storage area |
folder | a place to 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 | a direct link to a file or folder |
keyword | a word (or words) used in a search to match a desired topic |
content search | to seek out information from a a list of categories and topics |
keyword search | to seek information through a database, like Help and Support topics, by keying in works or phrases that match your topic |