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| monitor | a screen that shows information |
| CD-ROM | holds large amounts of information and can be inserted to access programs, graphics and sound |
| mouse | small box with a ball on the bottom and a button on the top |
| disk drive | part of the computer that reads info |
| CPU | the "brain of the computer |
| CD-ROM drive | reads information from the CD-ROM and sends it to the computer's brain |
| Keyboard | part that looks like a typewriter and is used to enter information |
| Floppy Disk | made of flexible plastic and stores data |
| Printer | takes information from the computer and places it on a piece of paper |
| Mouse Pad | a surface that helps the mouse move easily |
| PC | personal computer |
| mouse | moving this makes the pointer on the screen move |
| CPU | central processing unit |
| RAM | random access memory |
| MHz | megahertz |
| GHz | gigahertz |
| MB | megabyte |
| OS | operating system |
| cache | folder that stores files for a brief time |
| CD-ROM | Compact Disc Read-Only Memory |
| control panel | a group of tools you use to change hardware and software settings |
| defragmentation | process of rewriting a file to nearby sections of a hard disk |
| desktop | the workspace on computer screen |
| dialog box | a window that you provide information to a program |
| document | a file created when saving work to a program |
| domain | a group of networked computers that share information and resources |
| download | copying files from one computer to another computer using a modem or network |
| DVD | a high-capacity compact disc |
| e-mail | electronic messages sent over internet |
| explorer bar | pane that opens on the left side of window (such as search or favorites) |
| favorite | a link to a web page you like |
| file | a program or document stored on a disk |
| folder | a location where you store files and other folders |
| HTML | hypertext markup language |
| HTML | a computer language used to create web pages |
| home page | the first page of a web site, a starting point |
| icon | a picture that means a program, disk drive, file, folder or something elese |
| internet | a worldwide network of computers |
| ISP | internet service provider (such as AOL, MSN or PDQ) |
| jump | to move from one web page to another |
| LAN | local area network |
| link | text or picture that you click to jump from one place to another |
| log on | what you do to identify yourself and gain access to a computer usually using a password |
| menu | a list of commands that appears at the top of most windows |
| modem | harware that transmits data from one computer to another |
| multimedia | usually an arrow that is controlled by the mouse on your screen |
| network | 2 or more connected computers |
| offline | when you are not connected to a network or internet |
| online service | an internet service that provides a service to people who use it |
| program | a group of instructions your computer uses to perform specirfic tasks |
| refresh | when you redisplay web page or window |
| remote user | person who is connects to a network by using a modem |
| right-click | one way to display shortcuts when clicking an item |
| search engine | tool that searches the web for information |
| server | computer that controls users' access to a computer |
| shortcut | an icon tht links to a file or folder |
| shortcut menu | menu that appears when you right-click an item |
| shut down | how computer is turned off |
| taskbar | tool used to open programs and help you get around computer |
| USB | universal serial bus |
| URL | uniform resource locator |
| wallpaper | background on your desktop |
| WWW | world wide web |
| web page | a location on the web (www) |
| web site | a group of related web pages |
| window | rectangular partof screen that shows an open program or what is on a disk or in a folder |
| wizard | tool that helps you do a task on the computer |
| hardware | physical parts of the computer system. |
| software | programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do. |
| ROM | permanent memory built into the computer. |
| RAM | computer's working memory (random access memory) |
| megabyte | about 1 million bytes |
| gigabyte | about 1 billion bytes or 1,000 megabytes. |
| input device | hardware that is used to pass information into the computer. |
| output device | hardware that receives and displays information coming from the computer. |
| laser printer | a printer that uses both laser and photographic technology |
| printer | hardware that provides printed output from the computer. |
| hard copy | printed copy of computer output. |
| ink-jet printer | printer that forms letters on page by shooting tiny droplets of ink. |
| browser | software that allows user to access and view web pages. |
| netscape | a popular graphical browser |
| internet explorer | microsoft's browser |
| homepage | the first page viewed |
| hyperlinks | highlighted words that take you to another page |
| firewall | security desiged to protect the network |
| GUI | graphical user interface |
