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16 Cards in this Set
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An on screen work area on which windows icons menus and dialog boxes appear
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Desktop
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The type of software that controls the basic operations of th computer.
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operating systems software
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Pictures that are used ot stand for programs and commands.
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thumbnails
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A small computer designed for individual use
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Personal computer
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Other devices that can work with your computer
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Peripherals
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Gives instructions to the computer. (opposite of hardware)
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software
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A small circuit board that controls all work done by the comuputer; found inside the case or tower
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microprocessor
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A machine that processes data and performs task according to a set of directions
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computer
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The physical parts of a computer
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hardware
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A type of software that allows you to perform tasks such as word processing, publishing, and paint.
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Application Software
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Tells the name of the program and may show the name of the open document
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Title bar
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Contains the start button, open programs button, and the notification area.
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taskbar
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A word processing feature in which the nsertion point returns to the next line automatically at the end of a full line
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word wrap
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a computer that is easy to operate; no special knowledge of programming language is necessary
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user friendly
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the ability to work with different programs simultaneously
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multitasking
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convert statements into codes or languages that computers are able to understand
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language translators
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