Term | Definition |
Action Center | An area in a window that displays important messages about critical security and maintenance components on a computer, such as the firewall, antivirus protection, and spyware protection. |
Address Bar | An area in a window that contains the path to the current folder. |
Close Button | The window button that closes the open window or application. |
Computer Folder | In Windows provides access to hard drives, removable drives and media, CD, and DVD drives, network locations, and other removable media such as flash storage, cameras, and scanners. |
Control Panel | The command center for configuring Windows settings. |
Desktop | The main screen and workspace that opens when Windows is started |
Explore Windows | Vista windows that explore a computer and navigate to items. |
Favorites | Area in the Navigation Pane that contains links to folders for commonly used items, including the desktop, downloads, and recently opened files and folders. |
Jump List | A list of recently used files that appears on the start menu when you right-click an icon. |
Libraries | Virtual folders that contain links to files and folders throughout your computer. |
Notification Area | Program icons on the task bar that provide status and notifications about programs and features, such as speaker volume or new mail. |
Operating System | Software such as Windows 7 or Windows Vista or Mac OS X that controls the basic operations of your computer |
Pin | To attach a program icon directly to the Start menu or task bar for easy access |
Pointer | The tip of a pointing device as it appears on the screen. |
Pointing Device | A device that allows users to navigate and interact with a computer. |
Recycle Bin | Wastebasket icon on the windows desktop where items are deleted and from which they can be restored |
Start Button | Centralized starting point that brings up menus and other options. |
Taskbar | The area at the bottom of the Windows screen that contains the Start button as well as program or window buttons for opening programs. |
Window | A work area in Windows containing a user interface. |
Window Aero | Windows Vista graphic interface that includes transparency for windows and dialogue boxes. |