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| spam | e-mail that's sent to large group of people who didn't sign up to receive it; spam after requests information or money or may contain viruses. |
| downloading | Receiving data, such as a music or video file, from a server or another computer system. |
| hardware | the physical parts of a computer. |
| application | also called an "app," it is computer software created for a particular task or tasks; it is increasingly used to mean software that is downloaded for use on cell phones. |
| processor | another term for the CPU of a computer-the central processing unit that runs computer programs. |
| presentation | a computer program used to display information, normally in the form of a slide show. |
| internet | a vast global computer network, which links smaller computer networks together. |
| hosting service | a service, such as web hosting, that is usually operated by a company in order to provide access to the Internet through servers. |
| downloading | Receiving data, such as a music or video file, from a server or another computer system. |
| cloud computing | a computer network that allows for software and hardware to be placed on it, thereby removing the need to have them stored on your computer; some examples include word processing documents, e-mail, and music files. |
| spam | e-mail that's sent to large group of people who didn't sign up to receive it; spam after requests information or money or may contain viruses. |
| QR code | Quick Response code; a type of two-dimensional bar code, consisting of black modules in a square pattern on a white background, that can hold a large amount of any kind of data. |
| operating system | a group of software programs that provide instructions to a computer so that it may operate. |
| plug-in | something you can add to a software application to enhance its abilities. |
| hard disk drive | a computer device that reads, writes, and stores digital data. |
| open source | a way in which software is developed that allows access to the source code of an application or software and is free to update and use. |
| software | a group of computer programs that give instructions to a compute so that it functions. |
| spreadsheet | a computer application that simulates a paper accounting worksheet. |
| Moore's Law | suggests that the number of transistors that can be placed in an integrated circuit will double every 18 months, making computer speeds increase exponentially; this law is related to other trends in digital technology, like how much memory can go on a hard drive |
| internet | a vast global computer network, which links smaller computer networks together. |
| tablet | a highly portable computer shaped like a slate or pad of paper, featuring a touchscreen. |
| Wi-Fi | networking technology that allows computer devices such as personal computers, laptops, and cell phones to communicate over a wireless signal. |
| software | a group of computer programs that give instructions to a compute so that it functions. |
| programming | he process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs. |
| RAM | computer memory that is temporarily used to allow programs to operate, which would be quicker than if they accessed ROM. |
