Computer Terminology PDF

Browser- a computer program with a graphical user interface for displaying and navigating between web pages. Cache- an auxiliary memory from which high-speed retrieval is possible. CPU- The central processing unit (CPU) guides the computer through the various steps of solving a problem. Desktop-...

Browser- a computer program with a graphical user interface for displaying and navigating between web pages. Cache- an auxiliary memory from which high-speed retrieval is possible. CPU- The central processing unit (CPU) guides the computer through the various steps of solving a problem. Desktop- a computer suitable for use at an ordinary desk Document- a piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record. Download- copy (data) from one computer system to another, typically over the internet. Driver- a software component that allows a computer\'s operating system to communicate with a hardware device. DVD- a plastic disk that stores digital data, such as music, videos, documents, and software programs Folder- a storage location on a computer that organizes files and other folders Font- a collection of letters, numbers, punctuation, and other symbols that are used to display or print text on a computer screen or page. Hacker- someone who uses advanced coding, theft devices, and programs to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network. Hardware- the physical components of a computer that enable it to perform functions like input, output, storage, and communication Icon- is a visual representation of a file, program, or function that helps users navigate a computer system Internet- a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols. Keyboard- a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter. Menu- a list of commands or options, especially one displayed on screen. Monitor- a device that displays information from a computer on a screen. Motherboard- the main circuit board in a computer that connects all of its internal components and allows them to communicate Mouse- a hand-held device that allows users to control a computer\'s graphical user interface (GUI) by moving a cursor on the screen Reboot- the process of restarting it, either intentionally or unintentionally Save- copying data from a temporary area to a permanent storage medium, such as a hard disk, CD, or flash drive Screen- the visual display area of a computer monitor that shows information to the user Scroll- the act of moving text, images, or video on a computer screen to view a different part of it Search- the process of finding specific information within a collection or database. Server- a device or program that provides services, data, or resources to other computers, known as clients, over a network Software- a collection of instructions, data, or programs that allow a computer to operate and perform tasks Speaker- a device that converts electrical signals from a computer into sound waves that can be heard Upload- the process of transferring data from a computer or other device to a remote server or storage system, usually over the internet USB- Universal Serial Bus, it\'s a technology that allows users to connect devices to computers Username- a special name given to a person to uniquely identify them on a computer network Virus- a type of malicious software (malware) that can spread to other computers and damage data and software Windows- A window is a separate viewing area on a computer screen that is part of a GUI. Windows are usually rectangular and can overlap with other windows. Windows is an operating system designed by Microsoft that allows users to complete tasks on their computer.