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File Naming and Organization

• Purpose of naming a file: Files are given names to make them easily identifiable and organized.
• Compressing a file: File compression reduces the size of a file by removing redundancy and using specialized algorithms.
• Proper file name format: File names should typically use a combination of letters, numbers, and underscores. They can also include hyphens but avoid spaces and special characters.
• Retrieving files: Retrieving a file means accessing it from a storage location, like a hard drive or cloud storage, and making it available for use.
• Uploading a file: Uploading a file transfers it from a local device to a server or online storage.
• Folders inside the root directory: These folders are called subdirectories or child directories.
• Updating a file: Updating a file means making changes to its content.
• Saving a file in application software: Typically, files are saved in a format specific to the application used to create them.
• Function of a file extension: The file extension identifies the file type, indicating which application is needed to open it. For example, .txt for text files, .doc for Word documents, etc.
• Audio files: Audio files often use extensions like .mp3, .wav, .aac, etc.
• Video playback application: Video playback is primarily performed by software like VLC Media Player, QuickTime Player, or Windows Media Player.
• Webpage file format: Web pages are typically stored in HTML (.html or .htm) format.
• Software not classified as a web browser: Examples include Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and video editing software like Premiere Pro.
• Word processing file type: Text documents are typically saved as .doc, .docx, or .rtf.
• Document file: .pdf, .txt, .docx, are all considered document file types.
• 'presentation.pptx' file type: This indicates a PowerPoint presentation file.
• Application file: Examples include .exe, .msi, .app, etc.
• Purpose of file management: Organizing files and folders to ensure efficient access, storage, and retrieval.

Windows Desktop

• Main screen area after logging in: Windows Desktop
• Icon on the Windows Desktop: Small pictorial or graphical representation of a program, file, or folder.
• Taskbar in Windows Desktop: A horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen that contains the Start button, system icons, and pinned applications.
• Start Button location: Bottom left corner of the taskbar.
• Windows Desktop wallpaper: The background image displayed on the desktop.
• Actions performed on desktop icons: Opening, dragging, deleting, renaming.
• Notification Area on the taskbar: Provides information like system time, volume control, network status, and notifications.
• Items found on taskbar alongside Start Button: Quick Launch Bar, taskbar icons for open programs, and the Notification Area.
• Not part of the Windows Desktop: The BIOS, the operating system core, and the file system.
• Quick Launch Bar functionality: Provides quick access to frequently used applications or files.
• Windows File Explorer: A program that allows users to navigate, manage, and access files and folders on their computer.
• Step not involved in moving a file or folder: Deleting the original file or folder.
• Deleting a file or folder: Right-click on the desired file or folder and choose "Delete".
• First step in copying files or folders: Select the files or folders to be copied by clicking on them while pressing the Ctrl key.
• Renaming a file or folder: After selecting the file or folder, press F2 or right-click and choose "Rename".
• Moving multiple files or folders: Drag and drop the selected files and folders to the desired location.
• Click on Home > Paste: This pastes the copied files or folders to the current location.
• Windows Desktop description: The primary visual interface of the operating system.
• Organizing files on the Windows Desktop: Creating folders, dragging files into folders, and arranging icons.
• Items typically found on the taskbar: Start button, Notification Area, icons for open applications, and the Quick Launch Bar.
• Smallest view option in Windows File Explorer: Details View.
• Changing the view of files in a folder using a right-click: Use the "View" options in the right-click menu.
• Purpose of the List View: Displays files and folders in a simple list with basic details like name, size, and date modified.
• File Explorer Views: Different views offer varying levels of detail and visual organization.
• Largest visual representation: Tiles View.
• Details View display: Displays detailed information like file size, date modified, type, and tags.
• Organizing files according to characteristics: Sorting capability, allows users to arrange files by name, size, date modified, etc.
• Files displayed in Tiles View: Large, visual representations of files and folders, often showing thumbnails of images or icons for other types of files.
• Adjusting file display order: Changing the sorting order by clicking on column headers or using the "Sort by" option.
• ContentView display: Provides thumbnail previews for images, videos, and other multimedia files.

Multimedia

• Multimedia definition: The combination of various media like text, images, audio, video, animations, and interactive elements.
• Not a type of media used in multimedia: Web servers, operating systems, and programming languages.
• Sound enhancement in multimedia: Creates a more engaging and complete experience by providing audio cues, background music, and sound effects.
• Primary function of graphics in multimedia: Presenting information visually, adding aesthetic appeal, and enhancing comprehension.
• Video in multimedia: Provides visual movement, captures events, and conveys information in a dynamic way.
• Text role in multimedia: Provides crucial information, explanations, instructions, and guides the viewer through content.
• Dynamic and immersive experience: Video combined with audio or graphics creates a powerful multimedia experience.
• Speech sound vs. non-speech sound: Speech sound involves spoken language, while non-speech sound encompasses other sounds like music, sound effects, and environmental sounds.
• Graphics in multimedia definition: Visual components, including images, illustrations, animations, and digital art, that convey information and enhance the visual appeal of multimedia presentations.