| A | B |
| operating system | The large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware components |
| user friendly | a computer that is easy to operate is called this. |
| Windows | the most common operating system for PC's |
| Graphical User Interface | Uses graphics to help the user navigate within the computer system |
| recycle bin | On a windows desktop, this is where you put things that you no longer need. |
| task bar | Where you would find the Start button |
| wallpaper | a backdrop on your desktop that can be changed |
| scroll bar | This can be moved up or down and allows you to see all the information in a window |
| icon | Programs and Applications can be run inside of this and can also be opened closed or re-sized. |
| start menu | contains basic operations such as run, shut down, log off, or find. |