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| Operating System | The master controller on the computer; it manages the computer's memory, processing, software and hardware |
| Shortcut | A link to an item, usually placed on the desktop or pinned to the taskbar on your computer |
| Icon | A graphical image or symbol that represents an executable file |
| Program | Another name for software |
| Pinning | Placing an icon on the taskbar that you use to launch applications |
| Start Menu | When you click on this, it provides quick access to programs in the left column and libraries and system settings on the right side |
| Aero Snap | Used to move the windows to various parts of the screen |
| Aero Peek | Used to aim at the windows on the taskbar; lets you look at what you have open |
| Aero Shake | Used to minimize all files and allows you to focus on one window when multiple windows are open |
| Aero Flip | Press Alt + Tab to use this feature which allows you to look through all the windows that are currently open |
| Aero Flip 3D | Press Windows Key +Tab to use this feature which allows you to scroll through all of the windows that are currently open |
| Taskbar | The bar at the bottom of the window that is used to launch and monitor running applications |
| Jump List | Right click on the icons on the task bar to open this feature; provides shortcuts for users right from the icon on the taskbar |
| Hibernate Mode | When the computer saves your last session, but completely turns off. When you restart the computer, it restores your previous session. |
| Folder | A named storage place/container for your files. |
| Installation Wizard | Software supplied on a CD/DVD which leads the user through the installation process. |
| File Extension | A group of letters occurring after a period in a file name indicating the type of file the document was saved as. Examples: .docx, .pdf |
| File | A collection of data stored in a computer's memory or on a storage device under a single identifying name |
| Libraries | Bring your files together in one place, making it easier to find, search, organize files scattered across your network |
| Sleep Mode | When your session is stored in memory, but the computer operates at a low power state. |
| File Association | A program that associates a file with an application capable of opening that file |
| OS | Stands for Operating System |
| Desktop | Includes desktop background and taskbar |
| Windows Explorer | a special Windows program that navigates to any folder; also manages folders |
| Windows Explorer icon | Looks like a File Folder on the taskbar |
| Tags | Details you can add to files to make them more searchable |
| To select adjacent files | Shift + Click |
| To select nonadjacent files | Cntrl + Click |
| When you right click on a document, you get this | Quick Menu |
| Screensaver | Computer program that fills the screen when it is not in use |
| Windows + E keys | Opens a new Explorer window |
| Windows key | Displays the start menu |
| Windows + D keys | Minimizes all windows; shows desktop |
| Windows + F keys | Displays "Find" dialog box |
| Windows + M keys | Minimizes all windows |
| Windows + Tab keys | Cycles through bottons on the Task Bar |
| Alt + Tab keys | Toggles between open windows |
| Printscreen | Takes snapshot of your computer screen and copies it to Clipboard |
| Alt + Printscreen | Takes snapshot the ACTIVE window and copies it to Clipboard |
| Windows | Microsoft's Operating System |
