Saturday, March 26, 2011

word-processing software

Computer software program used to create and edit text documents

workbook

A window or task management technique that consists of a set of views that are organized like a tabbed notebook

web application

An application that is delivered using Internet technology and meets one or more of the following conditions

vector graphics

A type of graphics file that stores the image as a collection of geometric shapes

utility program

a kind of system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize and maintain the computer

upgrades

the replacement of a product with a newer version of the same product.

update

it is the change the data in a file in order to make the data current

text editor

A text editor is a type of program used for editing plain text files

system software

The software which controls the computer and runs applications.

system file

A file of text units that is the basic file for all forms of text analyses

software piracy

The copyright infringement of software refers to several practices which involve the unauthorized copying of computer software.

software license

is a legal instrument governing the usage or redistribution of a software.

sidebar

a widget engine for Microsoft Gadgets

shortcut

A key combination that can be pressed to do a task or open a file or application.

recycle bin

a recycle bin is temporary storage for files that have been deleted in a file manager by the user

quick launch toolbar

query

To request information from a database

presentation software

A presentation program is a computer software package used to display information.

object linking and embedding

A way of connecting a file with objects from other applications

multimedia

Multimedia is communication that uses any combination of different kind of media.

Icons

small picture on the screen which represents something like an application or file.

Hidden file

A file that ordinarily is not visible in the file directory and cannot be accessed by unauthorized users

Gadgets

a small technological object (such as a device or an appliance) that has a particular function

file propertoes

The namespace prefix for the target namespace of this file. This field cannot be changed after the message definition file has been created.

directory

The organization of directories (or folders) and files and on a hard drive

data sheet

 is a document summarizing the performance and other technical characteristics of a product

data base

A database is a collection of data for one or more multiple uses.

data file

a computer file which stores data for use by a computer application or system.

Bitmapped graphics

A way of displaying images on a computer screen in which each picture is represented as an array of little squares called pixels

Application file

an application or program's working or native file format you can access various applications.

Appearance and personalization category

It it found in the control pannel, you can change your computer apperance or backround. 

Active window

the window in which the user is currently working and which receives keyboard input.

Beta testing

is an investigation conducted to provide stakeholders with information about the quality of the product or service under test.

Backup

it is to duplicate a file or program so that the original is not lost.

application software

Is a computer software that is designed to help the user to singular or multiple tasks

algorithm

A step-by-step problem-solving procedure, especially an established, recursive computational procedure for solving a problem

Saturday, March 12, 2011

usb flash drive

An external hard disk drive or optical disc drive that plugs into the USB port.

universal serial bus

A serial interface that can transfer data at up to 480 million bits per second.

track ball

A ball mounted in a stationary housing and rotated to control a pointer on a computer screen.

tablet pc

a computer that requires a pen or stylus, it does not require a keyboard or mouse.

super computer

A mainframe computer that is among the largest, fastest, or most powerful of those available at a given time.

software

The programs, routines, and symbolic languages that control the functioning of the hardware and direct its operation.

Server

A computer that processes requests for HTML and other documents that are components of webpages.


Scanner

An optical device that reads a printed page or transparency and converts it into a graphic image for the computer.

Read only memory (ROM)

A memory chip that permanently stores instructions and data.

Random access memory (RAM)

A memory device in which information can be accessed in any order.

printer

A device that prints text or graphics on paper.

pointing device

An input device, such as a mouse, joystick, or trackball, with which one can move or manipulate a cursor or pointer on a GUI.

output

The information produced by a program or process from a specific input.

notebook computer

A portable computer typically weighing less than 6 pounds.

Mouse

A small box-shaped device with wheels that is moved about by hand over a flat surface and generates signals to control the position of a cursor or pointer on a computer.

Motherboard

The main board of a computer, usually containing the circuitry for the central processing unit.

Monitor

A program that observes, supervises, or controls the activities of other programs.

Modem

A device for transmitting usually digital data over telephone wires by modulating the data into an audio signal to send it and demodulating an audio signal into data to receive it.

Mobile Devices

A portable device such as a cellphone, PDA, MP3 player or laptop.

Memory

A unit of a computer that preserves data for retrieval.

laser pointer

laser designed to highlight something of interest by projecting a small bright spot of colored light onto it.

Inkjet printer

A printer that forms an image by using electromagnetic fields to guide electrically charged ink streams onto the page.

Input

to enter data into a computer.

Hard disk

A rigid magnetic disk fixed permanently within a drive unit and used for storing computer data.

Fire wire

A high-speed serial bus that was developed by Apple, Texas Instruments and others.