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| Local drive | a hard drive physically located on a computer |
| Server | a computer that controls access to network resources |
| Network drive | a hard drive accessed over a network. Think I drive |
| Peripheral | a computer device that is not essential to computer operation. A peripheral may or may not connect directly to a computer. Examples: floppy disks |
| Printer | a device that converts data into a printed version |
| Scanner | a device that optically converts images or text into computer data. |
| Monitor | also known as the display |
| Sound card | a peripheral attached to the motherboard that allows a computer to input |
| Surge protector | a device that protects a computer from damaging electronic spikes |
| Shareware | software that is given away for free on a trial basis with the assumption that the user will pay for continued ownership. May expire after a period of time or offer only a “light” version for continued use |
| Freeware | software that is offered for free but the copyright prevents the user from incorporating it into any other programs. Creator maintains copyright |
| Copyright | the legal protection extended to the author of any original work (literary |
| Internet | a decentralized |
| World Wide Web (WWW) | part of the Internet that supports web pages created using HTML. Not all computers on the Internet are part of the World Wide Web |
| Internet Service Provider (ISP) | •Provides access to the Internet. Examples: AOL and Earthlink provide access to the Internet. |
| Broadband | a connection that can handle multiple types of data at once. Examples: cable Internet=cable TV and Internet. DSL= phone and Internet |
| REAL TIME | information that is available on an immediate or nearly immediate basis |
| Web Browser | software that provides access to Internet content. |
| search engine | organizes search results |
| validate | to (BLANK) a web resource always check the author's credentials and expertise |
| Email | the transmission of text messages over communications networks. Email does NOT occur in real time |
| spaces | an email address does not contain (BLANK) |
| Attachment | a file that is sent with an email message. |
| Online chatting/Instant Messaging | allows for users to talk to more than one person at a time |
| Hardware | The physical parts of a computer Ex: |
| CPU | Also know as the processor. |
| GHz | measures processor speed. A computer should have at least 1.5 gigahertz processor. |
| RAM | temporarily stores programs while they are in use |
| Hardrive | a storage device usually installed in a computer. Often referred to as the C: drive or local drive |
| Upload | to transmit a file from your computer to another computer using a network or the Internet. |
| Operating System (OS) | a program that loads as the computer starts and is designed to manage all other programs. Examples: |
| save as | allows to one to change the name and/or location of the file |
| save | saves the file using the name and location that have already been assigned |
| anti-virus software | buy (blank) software to protect your computer from viruses |
| DVD | can hold 4.7 gigabytes of data |
| USB | provides power to a connected device |
| parallel | the (BLANK) port is being replaced by the USB port |
| scanner | creates digital version of a hard copy |
| PSD | Adobe Photoshop file extension |
| BCC | stands for blind carbon copy |
| SND | audio file extension |
| cookie | a file left on your computer by a website |
| FTP | file transfer protocal |
| shareware | software that is available for a limited time usage; payment is required for ongoing use |
| default | a startup setting that can be modified |
| spam | unsolicited email |
| phishing | the practice of sending email in an effort to scam people into revealing personal information |
| folder | can contain files or other folders |
| file | a uniquely names collection of digital data |
| png | graphics file ending |
| laptop | will cost more than a comparably equipped desktop computer |
| flash drive | a small, portable storage device (two words) |
| gigabyte | measurement of storage |
| firewire | used to connect a video camera to a computer |
| excel | spreadsheet software |
| wav | audio file ending |
| avi | video file ending |
| internet | a global network of computers |
| dsl | type of Internet connection |
| ergonomics | adjustments related to making computer use comfortable |
| Steve Jobs | co-founder of Apple Computers (two words) |
| Bill Gates | co-founder of Microsoft (two words) |
