computer lit Flashcards
computer lit
printer
a person whose job or business is commercial printing.
a machine for printing text or pictures onto paper, especially one linked to a computer.
mouse
This motion is typically translated into the motion of a pointer on a display, which allows a smooth control of the graphical user interface.
bold
A bold font implies that each character was originally designed with a heavier appearance rather than created on the fly from a normal character. See boldface attribute.
computer
A programmable electronic device for storing and processing data.
keyboard
A board made of keys which, along with a mouse, serves as a primary
input device for a computer
home row
The keys to which the four fingers of each hand should return as a base
when touch typing
menu bar
The horizontal strip that contains lists of available menus for a certain
program
website
A collection of in formation
software
Lines of computer code written by programmers that tell the computer
what to do. Also known as a program or application.
drag and drop
Using a cursor and mouse to select and then move an object on
the computer screen to a new location.
RAM
Random Access Memory. Running programs from the computer’s RAM allows
for it to function without any lag time.
social networking
Using the internet to create a virtual community by sharing
messages, comments and other information using websites designed for that
purpose.
laptop
Also known as notebook computers. They are portable computers that
consist of a screen, keyboard and a mouse device
operating system
The software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run.
privacy rights
The right to be protected from unwanted or unsanctioned
intrusions
