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| computer | electronic machine that takes in data, works with the data, and puts out information |
| monitor | TV-like part of the computer that you look at to see information. |
| keyboard | input devide for fingers |
| mouse | input divice with a "tail" |
| deaktop | screen where all your icons are |
| icon | tiny picture on the screen that represents a program, file or folder. |
| cursor | blinking line or shape on the screen that tells you where the next character will go. |
| double click | clicking the mouse button 2 times quickly |
| click and drag | click on an object and hold the click while you move the object |
| escape | keyboard key that ends a program |
| close | finish a scren nby clicking on the X in the top right corner |
| scroll | moe down a computer screen or page |
| input devices | parts of a computer that get data into a computer |
| output devices | parts of a computer that geta data out of a computer |
| network | a number of computers connected together to share information and hardware. |
| cable | long, rubber-coated bundle of wires, with plugs on either end, that connects computer parts. |
| data | information |
| memory | temporary storage space on chips in your computer. |
| hard drive | computer's main drive or storage device |
| right click | using the button on the right side of the mouse to pop up a list of choices |
| wheel | part of mouse that lets you scroll down the page |
| save | keep your work the second time |
| maximize | make a window bigger |
| minimize | make a window smaller |
| log in | type user name into computer |
| password | "secret" word that lets you use a computer |
| start menu | buttom on bottom left of desktop |
| save as | kepp your work the first time |
| dropdown menu | list of choices that pop up when you click on a small black arrow button at the end of a box |
| screen saver | picture that covers the monitor's screen and has some movement |
| wallpaper | picture or design on your desktop in the background for decoration (not a screensaver) |
| recyle bin | "trash can" for documents you don't want any more |
