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| CPU | the brains of the computer |
| Monitor | Another term for display screen |
| Megabyte | When used to describe data storage |
| Gigabyte | Hard drive sizes are typically measured by this |
| Multimedia | The use of computers to present text, graphics, video, animation, and sound in an integrated way. |
| Word Processor | A program or computer that enables you to perform word processing functions. |
| Spreadsheet Application | A table of values arranged in rows and columns |
| Database | an electronic filing system |
| Domain | A group of computers and devices on a network that are administered as a unit with common rules and procedures |
| Server | A computer or device on a network that manages network resources. |
| Client | an application that runs on a personal computer or workstation and relies on a server to perform some operations. |
| ISP | a company that provides access to the Internet. For a monthly fee |
| Cat-5 | network cabling that consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire |
| T-1 | dedicated phone connection |
| RAM | a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly |
| USB | external bus standard that supports data transfer rates |
| File | A collection of data or information that has a name |
| Download | To copy data from a main source to a peripheral device |
| Convert | To change data from one format to another. |
| JPEG | lossy compression technique for color images |
| Scree Capture | Refers to the act of copying what is currently displayed on a screen to a file or printer. |
| Resolution | Refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image |
| Peripheral | A computer device, such as a CD-ROM drive or printer, that is not part of the essential computer |
| CD-Rom | a type of optical disk capable of storing large amounts of data |
| Internet | A global network connecting millions of computers |
| Search Engine | A program that searches documents for specified keywords and returns a list of the documents where the keywords were found |
| 3-D Software | The category of software that represents 3-dimensional objects on a computer. |
| Silicon Valley | A nickname for the region south of San Francisco that contains an unusually high concentration of computer companies. |
| Windows XP | gives the user a more stable and reliable environment than previous versions of Windows |
| MAC OS X | a development platform that supports multiple development technologies |
