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Computer Terminology

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Hard DiskThe main storage area inside your computer
IconsThe little pictures that are used to represent programs and files
MaximizeTo increase the size of a window to its largest extent
ModemEnables two computers to exchange data over phone lines
ScrollbarA bar that appears at the bottom or right side of a window when the window is too small to display all its contents
Title BarThe area on the top line of a window that displays the window's title
Floppy DiskA portable storage device that consists of a flexable disk protected by a plastic case
ClipboardAn area of memory that holds data temporarily during cut-and-paste operations
CommandsThe options you see in a pull down menu
BootStarting the computer
InternetA network of networks that extends around the world
Menu BarThe horizontal bar on the second line of an application window
MinimizeTo remove a program from the desktop without closing it
TaskbarThe horizontal strip across the bottom of the screen
PortThe connection into which you plug the cable from a device
ApplicationSoftware that accomplishes a specific practical
ClickTo press quickly and release the left mouse button
DragTo press and hold down the left mouse button and then move the mouse
CommandsThe options you see in a pull-down menu
CDCompact Disk

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