Computer and Internet Basics

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  1. 5. an electronic output device used to display information being entered and processed on a computer.
  2. 7. a large, powerful computer that can handle many tasks concurrently and is usually used commercially
  3. 8. compact disc is a portable storage medium that can record, store and play back audio, video and other data in digital form
  4. 10. A computer is a device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program, software, or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.
  5. 11. box: a common graphical user interface design element, one which allows the user to enter letters, words, and terms in a web search engine, database, website, archive, or list of options.
  6. 12. drive: a data storage device that uses flash memory. specifically : a small rectangular device that is designed to be plugged into a USB port on a computer and is often used for transferring files from one computer to another.
  7. 13. safety rules: is being aware of the nature of the possible threats that you could encounter whilst engaging in activity through the Internet
  8. 15. memory: where you save files permanently
  9. 16. an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.
  10. 17. a computer program designed to help people perform an activity.
  11. 20. memory
  12. 22. menu: a menu that is part of a computer application or system and that allows the user to access information about how to use the application or system.
  13. 23. system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.
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  1. 1. a portable computer that is small enough to use on one's lap, has its main components (as keyboard and display screen) combined in one unit, and can run on battery power
  2. 2. Processing Unit
  3. 3. the external and internal devices and equipment that enable you to perform major functions such as input, output, storage, communication, processing, and more.
  4. 4. device: a piece of computer equipment that receives data from one source and converts it into another form
  5. 6. a global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices.
  6. 9. an area or window on a computer screen in which icons are arranged in a manner analogous to objects on top of a desk.
  7. 11. a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks.
  8. 14. page: the main web page that a visitor will view when they navigate to a website via a search engine,
  9. 15. engine: a software program that helps people find the information they are looking for online using keywords or phrases
  10. 18. a jack or socket that peripheral hardware plugs into
  11. 19. device: a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system
  12. 21. transmits power or data between devices or positions, which is covered in plastic by one or more wires