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| Zipped | A file that has been squeezed down using compression software to make the file smaller so it can travel faster between modems. |
| Defragmenting | Places all the parts of a file in one location. |
| Recycle Bin | Stores the files you delete. |
| Cookie | A short line of text that a web site puts on your computer's hard drive when you access their web site. They maybe used to monitor your computer. |
| Disk Cleanup | A system tool used to clean up your disk. |
| Spyware | Any software that gathers information through the Internet without your knowledge, usually for advertising purposes and monitors your activity on the Internet, then transmits that information to someone else. |
| Antivirus | Software viruses are annoying bits of code that can corrupt your program files. To protect your computer, you should use this software. |
| Taskbar | Bar that is at the bottom of your desktop Window. It contains names of open applications and documents that you can click on to switch between open applications. |
| Desktop | The background behind all your windows, menus, and dialog boxes, which is supposed to represent a desk. |
| Shift Key | Used to select multiple files in a series. |
| File Extension | The last characters in a file name, after the period that usually identifies the program used to create the file. |
| Windows Explorer | Provides a graphical view of all the drives, folders and files on your computer. |
| Details Veiw | In this Windows Explorer view the contents are displayed in columns that have headings. |
| Scroll | A bar at the edge of a window you can use to move through a document. |
| Control Key | Used to select multiple files in a random order. |
| Operating System | The master control program that works like a traffic cop to direct traffic and keep everything flowing smoothly inside your computer. This software consists of instructions that allow a computer to run. |
| MS-DOS | Text based or character based operating systm that is controlled by commands entered on a command line. |
| GUI | Most common type of operating system for personal computers. The work you do often depends on your ability to use a mouse and click on icons, menus, options, and buttons. |
| Windows 3.1 | Very early Windows version based on MS-DOS. |
| Windows ME | The last release in the Windows 9x family. |
| Linux | Operating system used on the home computers of open-source enthusiasts. |
| Windows NT | Offered 32-bit addressing designed for business users. this allowed the operating system to manage more than 2 GB of storage space at a time. |
| Windows Vista | The newest operating system from Microsoft is called __________. |
| MAC OS | Operating system used bys ome schools and graphic design organizations. |
| ROM | ______ this is a type of unchangeable memory residing in chips on your motherboard. It contains the bare minumum of instructions needed to start your computer. |
| RAM | What is the type of memory called where the computer temporarily keeps information you are working on? |
