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What The Tech Dictionary 2

The document provides a glossary of essential computer vocabulary, including terms related to networks, operating systems, output devices, and user interface elements. It explains concepts such as RAM, routers, software, and the function of various input/output devices. Additionally, it covers internet-related terms like search engines and websites.

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What The Tech Dictionary 2

The document provides a glossary of essential computer vocabulary, including terms related to networks, operating systems, output devices, and user interface elements. It explains concepts such as RAM, routers, software, and the function of various input/output devices. Additionally, it covers internet-related terms like search engines and websites.

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Computer Basics: Vocabulary

Network A collection of computers that are connected.

Operating Most important software on the computer;


system controls the hardware and makes it possible to
run other types of software.

Output and Data generated by a computer is referred to as


Output Devices output. This includes data produced at a software
level, such as the result of a calculation, or at a
physical level, such as a printed document.
Output devices perform these tasks by sending
information or instructions to a user or device.

Password A secret word or phrase used to access


information stored on a computer or computer
network.

Pointers the symbols that appear on the computer screen


that indicate your movement of the mouse.

Power Button Activates or Deactivates a particular device.


(on/off)

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Computer Basics: Vocabulary

RAM Random access memory (RAM) is a type of data


storage used in computers that is generally
located on the motherboard. This type of memory
is volatile and all information that was stored in
RAM is lost when the computer is turned off.
Volatile memory is temporary memory.

Right-click To press and release the right button on the


mouse. Usually pulls up shortcut menu options
for the program upon which you've clicked.

Router A device that plugs into a cable or phone line and


broadcasts the digital signal wirelessly. This
device is what make WiFi possible.

Scroll Control which portion of the document is visible


in the window; available either horizontally or
vertically or both. There are multiple ways (all
depending on your device) to perform this
function.
Scroll Bar A vertical bar on the right side of a window or a
horizontal bar at the bottom of a window that is
used to move the window contents up and down
or left and right.

Scroll Wheel The center wheel/button on a mouse that


performs a range of special page movement
functions.

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Computer Basics: Vocabulary

Search engine A tool for finding information on the


and Private Internet. Examples are Google and Yahoo. A
Search Engine private search engine is a search engine that
doesn’t track its users, and delivers search
results with added layers of protection.
Select To point to an object and then press and release
the primary (left) mouse button. There are
multiple ways (all depending on your device) to
perform this function.
Software The instructions that tell the computer what to do;
the programs of the computer system.

Tabs In a program, such as an Internet browser, a tab


is one of several small, labeled, clickable, areas
at the top of a window. Tabs allow you to switch
between separate documents or web pages. Can
be used within programs or browsers.

Taskbar (Dock on The taskbar is an element of an operating system


Mac) located at the bottom of the screen in windows
(called a Dock in Mac). It allows you to locate
and launch programs through Start and the Start
menu, or view any program that is currently
open.
Uploading To transfer (data or programs) from a peripheral
computer or device to a central computer or
website.

USB Universal serial bus, a standardized technology


for attaching peripheral devices to a computer.

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Computer Basics: Vocabulary

Webpage A document that lives on the World-Wide Web.

Website A location connected to the Internet that www.lvpl.org


maintains one or more pages on the World Wide www.townoflaveta-co.gov
Web. www.amazon.com
Wi-Fi Technology that allows computers and other
devices to communicate over a wireless signal.

Window A “box” that appears on top of the desktop. It is


the portal or way in which you interact with an
app.

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