Term
|
Definition
| is a kind of computer program that controls how the computer carries out basic tasks such a s displaying information on your computer sreen and running other programs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| electronoc collections of data |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| each collection having a unique name |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| small pictures intended to be meaningful symbols of the items they represent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a worlwide collection of over 40 million computers linked together to share information |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| settings those preset by the operating system |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| bar at the bottom of the screen which shows that are currently running |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| left end of the taskbar to perform such tasks as starting programs, finding and opening files, and accessing Windows Help |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| often appears next to the start button; it contains several buttons you can click to show the desktop whent it is not currently visible |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a handheld input or pointing device that you use to interact with your computer |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| on the screen moves in the same direction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to select icons and commands, which is how yo u communicate with your computer |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| posistioning the mouse pointer over an item |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| pressing and releasing the left mouse button |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| shaded differently from others and the next action you take will be perfprmed on that item |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| icon becomes dimmed and moves with the mouse pointer; which you do to move icons and other Windows elements |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| clicking the right mouse button |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| right clicking an item on the desktop |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| is a directive that provides access to a programs features |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| clicking the mouse button twice quickly |
|
|
