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| Bit | Basic (smallest) unit of information in computing memory |
| Byte | Computer information that consists of 8 bits |
| Kilobyte | 1024 bytes of computer information memory |
| Megabyte | 1024 kilobytes of computer information memory |
| Gigabyte | 1024 megabytes of computer information memory |
| Terabyte | 1024 gigabytes of computer information memory |
| CDs | Compact Disk Medium which can hold 650-700 MB of music/data |
| DVDs | Digital Video Disk Medium which is used for movies |
| Blu-Ray | Capable of storing High-Def video |
| Peripheral | Any device that plugs into a computer and will work with it (ie: Scanner, printer, etc) |
| Hardware | The actual physical parts of computer (you can touch these!) |
| Software | Applications that can be installed and or run on a computer |
| RAM | Random Access Memory found in computers that is used to store data and is temporary |
| DPI | Dots per inch, used in producing images on a printer (the higher the DPI, the clear the picture) |
| PPI | Pixels per inch, refers to the number of dots in an image |
| SPI | Samples per inch, used in scanning (higher SPI, clearer the scan) |
| LPI | Lines per inch, used in determining resoluation of photos that are printed (newspapers are ususally 72 lpi) |
| EPS | Encapsulated Post Script, a way to save both vector and raster files in high resolution |
| PDF | Portable Document Format, allows for universal file sharing |
| JPG | Stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, is a type of file used for web that keeps file sizes small, photos are this type online |
| GIF | Graphic Interchange Format, a way to compress files for web, Animations can be this type |
| Vector | Software consisting of lines, points and curves that can be rescaled without loss of quality |
| Raster | Software used to alter or create images from pixels or dots, it is resoluation dependent |
| Pagination | Software that allows the user to set up pages of documents (InDesign, QuarkXPress) |
| Pixel | Picture elements, individual dots that make up an image |
| HTML | Hypertext Mark-Up Language, language used to set up web pages |
| Halftone | A reproduction of a photo or image printed in a newspaper or book |
| Digitize Art | A way to make art editable in software by scanning, or taking a photo |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit, the brains of the computer |
| Duotone | An image reproduced in print using only 2 colors (have to make it grayscale first!) |
| Web graphics | Images online consisting of 72 ppi |
| Backing up | A way to archive files and documents and protect against loss of data |
| Pre-flighting | A term used in the print industry to describe the process of verifying all files are correct before printing |
| Copyright | An exclusive legal right given to the creator or assignee to protect different types of creations |
| Exporting for web | A way to export graphics for online use ("Save for Web") |
| Command S | Shortcut to save files |
| Command C | Shortcut to copy (Command V is a shortcut to paste) |
| Optimizing | When saving artwork for web, this allows for the best quality |
| Operating System | OS, the software that manages the computer hardware |
| Privacy in Social Media | Manage these setting to keep your personal accounts private and professional |
