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Deb Discovers Computer Careers
Computer Careers Definitions by Deb
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Computer Science
Not Applicable
02/27/2010

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What is an .exe?
Definition
It is a file or program that runs on a windows
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What is ram memory?
Definition
Ramdon access memory
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What is CPU?
Definition

Central Processing Unit.

The Brains of the computer.

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What is the hard Drive?
Definition
The mechanism that reads and writes data on a hard disk
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What is a USB?
Definition
Universal Serial Bus and external bus that supports data transfer.
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Where do I want to be?

Definition
Sitting on the beach somewhere!!
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What is Collabortation?
Definition
Working together. Communicate and share.
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What is file management?
Definition
The system that an operating system uses to organize and keep track of files.
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What is a flash drive?
Definition
A small portable card that plugs into the computers USB port and functions as a portable hard drive.
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WYSIWYG
Definition
What you see is what you get
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How to create a new folder?
Definition
Right click anywhere on the desktop. Select new,than folder.
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How to open windows explorer
Definition
right click the start button-left corner of the screen. You should see an option which says "explore". Click on this to bring up windows explorer.
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windows explorer vs internet explorer
Definition
Internet Explorer is used for surfing the web. Windows explorer is used for exploring files, drives and directories on your computer.
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Firefox vs Internet Explorer
Definition
Firefox is believed to be more secure.
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