| A | B |
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| Hardware | parts of the computer |
| Software | the instructions or programs that tell the computer what to do |
| Desktop | workspace of Windows where you access and work with programs and files |
| Taskbar | bottom line of the screen that displays the start button and open programs |
| Icons | small pictures (graphics) on the screen that represent an item or object |
| Recycle Bin | place to get rid of files or folders that are no longer needed |
| My Network Places | shows all the folders and printers and other resources that are available to you through a network connection |
| My Computer | an option that allows you to see what is on your computer such as files, folders, drives, etc. |
| Default | a preset option; a setting that is used unless another option is used |
| My Documents | the place where files are saved unless you change the folder or drive; the default place where files are saved (on most computers) |
| Minimize | to reduce (or disappear) to the taskbar; button used to shrink a window |
| Maximize | enlarges or expands a window to the full size of the screen |
| Restore | to return a window to the size it was before it was enlarged |
| Folder | used to organize files and other folders; place where files are stored |
| Student folder | the place where your files should be saved (in the folder labeled with your username) |
| Windows Explorer | option on the Accesssories menu that will let you view folders and files and other resources that can be accessed |
| Format | prepares a disk for use and erases all the files on it |
| Folder | a group of files organized as one unit and given a name; another name for a directory |
| Username | lets you log onto the network and identifies your folder |
| Status Bar | line at the bottom of a window that gives you directions and summarizes |
| Title Bar | the top of every window that shows the name of the open program |
| Tool Bar | bar containing graphics representing commands you can use |
| Copy | to make a duplicate |
| Path | directions of how to get to a folder or file |
| Help | used to assist you when you don't know how to do something |
| View | changes the amount of information displayed about files and folders |
| Rename | Change the name of a file |
