| A | B |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| Monitor | A "T.V." like projection of information |
| Keyboard | Input device that allows one to type information |
| Mouse | Device that allows one to select icons and information |
| GUI | Graphical User Interface |
| Icon | A small graphic that represents a Windows 95 or 98 element |
| Byte | Unit of measurement for information stored in a computer |
| Kilobyte | One thousand bytes |
| Megabyte | One million bytes |
| DOS | Disk Operating System |
| Maximize Button | A button located in the upper right hand side of the screen, that enables one to enlarge a window |
| Minimize Button | A button located in the upper right hand side of the screen, that enables one to shrink a window into the taskbar |
| Close Button | A button located in the upper right hand side of the screen, that enables one to close a window |
| Taskbar | Includes the Start Menu and shows open programs |
| Window | Every progam and document is opened into one of these |
| Speakers | Output device that enables one to hear sounds |
| RAM | Random Active Memory |
| Floppy Disk | Storage device that can be transported from computer to computer |
| Hard Drive | Local storage device on the computer |
| Desktop | Windows 95 and 98 screen that represents one's work area |