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| Administrator | Type of user account that has higher privileges than a normal user |
| Applet | Control Panel program that enables the user to change Windows settings |
| Category view | One of two ways to view and access applets in the Control Panel. Also known as Control Panel Home |
| Classic view | One of two ways to view and access the applets in the Control Panel; lists each applet individually |
| CMOS | Microchip that contains the system clock |
| CMOS Battery | Small battery that provides power to the CMOS and ensures continuous operation of the system clock |
| Control Panel | Computer “dashboard” where all the controls for various Windows settings are located |
| Cursor | The blinking insertion point for text; the on-screen indicator for the location of the pointing device |
| Date and Time applet | Control Panel program that controls the settings for the Date and Time |
| Default printer | Specific printer that a program sends print jobs to unless a different printer is selected |
| Device driver | Is a computer program allowing higher-level computer programs to interact with a hardware device |
| Device Manager | Part of the System applet that shows what hardware is physically installed on a computer |
| Ease of Access Center | Control Panel applet that controls the features that enable disabled users to more easily access the computer |
| Font | Style and look of text characters |
| Fonts applet | Control Panel program that controls the settings for fonts |
| Guest | Type of user account that can use a computer but not access personal files, install software or hardware, or change any settings |
| Keyboard applet | Control Panel program that controls the settings for Keyboard |
| Local printer | Printer that is connected directly to a computer |
| Mouse applet | Control Panel program that controls the settings for the mouse |
| Mouse pointer | Representation of the mouse location on the screen. Also known as the cursor |
| Personalization applet | Control Panel program that controls the look and feel of Windows |
| Pixel | Single picture element used to construct the image on a monitor |
| Plug and Play | Technology designed to enable the operating system to recognize and automatically configure new hardware when it is connected to a computer |
| Port | Connection used to attach input and output devices such as USB or parallel cables to a computer |
| Power Options applet | Control Panel program that controls the power settings, such as when to turn off the display or enter Sleep mode |
| Print job | Print command that has been sent to the printer but has not finished printing |
| Print queue | Documents waiting to be printed |
| Printers applet | Control Panel program that controls the settings for and installation of printers |
| Queue | System load of a computer's operating system |
| Resolution | Sharpness and clarity of a screen display measured as horizontal pixels by vertical pixels |
| Security applet | Control Panel program that controls security settings |
| Sound applet | Control Panel applet that controls the audio on a computer |
| Standard user | Type of user account that can run most programs but cannot install programs or change system settings that could affect other users |
| System applet | Control Panel applet that provides a basic overview of the computer name, hardware specifications, and operating system version |
| Typeface | Set of fonts with the same style |
| User account | Designated profile given to each individual user of an operating system |
| Wireless Print Server | Device containing a wireless adapter and a USB port to enable a user to convert a USB printer into a wireless printer |
| Wizard | Series of steps that walk a user through performing various tasks on a computer |
