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33 Cards in this Set
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Aero |
A graphical environment that introduces rich colours and new features - Transparency - See all open documents when hovering over icons Vista & 7 |
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Gadgets |
Where applications are available in a docked sidebar eg. clock, calendar Vista |
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User Account Control (UAC) |
Method to notify of potential security issues before anything is added to or removed from the system |
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Bitlocker |
Full disk encryption that encrypts entire volumes Vista+ |
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Shadow Copy |
A backup or snapshot taken of computer files/volumes even when in use. aka. Volume Snapshot Service (VSS) |
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System Restore |
Utility that makes a snapshot of the registry and certain dynamic system files and can take the system back to this point when a problem occurs. |
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Ready Boost |
Utility which can speed up the boot process by caching some startup files - 258MB+ Flash drive, SD card or CF card Vista+ |
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Sidebar |
Collection of customizable desktop gadgets Vista & 7 |
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Compatibility Mode |
Tool used to emulate older OS' so that older applications or hardware can be used on a newer OS |
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Virtual XP Mode |
Alternative to compatibility mode Vista + 7 |
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Easy Transfer |
Free app that copies files and operating system settings to another drive, removable media, over a network or to another storage location 8.1+ |
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Administrative Tools |
Group of control panel applets eg. computer management, event viewer, reliability and performance monitor |
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Windows Defender |
Tool for catching most spyware |
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Windows Firewall |
Software that provides basic firewalling and packet filtering functions |
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Security Centre |
A control panel applet that monitors firewall, automatic updates, malware protection etc. Vista |
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Event Viewer |
Tool used to monitor events in the computer eg. when a driver or service doesn't start properly |
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File Structure and Paths |
Knowing where to find content - files and the folders in which they reside Uses tree pattern |
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Category View |
Displays icons, in the Control Panel, in groups eg. Hardware and Sound |
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Classic View |
Displays all icons, in the Control Panel, in one window |
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Side-by-Side Apps |
Ability to drag the top of a window to one side of the screen (or use WinKey + Arrow) 7+ |
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Metro UI |
Tiled view 8+ |
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Pinning |
Ability to place favourite apps in either the Start menu, task bar or as a tile on the desktop |
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One Drive |
Cloud storage that allows files to be synced from multiple devices and accessible from a browser |
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Windows Store |
Where apps are optionally purchased and downloaded |
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Multimonitor |
Option in which the task bar can display on all displays or across them 8+ |
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Task Bars |
Contains the Star button, the notification area, the Quick Launch toolbar and buttons for running applications |
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Charms |
Hidden sidebar that, when displayed, provides quick access to search, share content, Start screen, devices and settings 8 |
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Start Screen |
Version of the Start menu which functions as a combination of the traditional start menu and the Windows 8/8.1 Modern UI 10 |
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PowerShell |
Command-line tool included with Windows, offers scripting tools for automating changes both on local machines and over networks |
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Live Sign In |
Signing in to a desktop computer using a Microsoft account (e-mail) which defines the default e-mail experience |
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Action Centre |
A one page-aggregation of event messages, warnings and maintenance messages 7+ |
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32-bit Processing |
Type of processing that can run a compatible 32-bit OS 32-bit PC = has a 32-bit wide address bus |
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64-bit Processing |
Type of processing that can run a compatible 64-bit OS 64-bit PC = has a 64-bit wide address bus |
