Info Tech 02
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mtmartinez15 on November 16, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 window | a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen |
| dialog box | a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user |
| shortcut icon | A link presented as an icon that provides a user with access to another object. |
| recycle bin | an area on your hard drive disk that holds deleted files until you remove them permanently |
| task bar | the horizontal band at the bottom of the desktop that includes the Start button, minimized window buttons, and a row of icons usually related to input and output devices |
| gadget | a small device or machine with a particular purpose |
| shut down | the process of closing all application and the operating system |
| log off | disconnects your account from the network, without shutting down the computer |
| switch user | changes user |
| sleep | when you're planning not to use your computer for a while and want to activate it quickly... keeps open programs and data files in memory, but puts the computer into a low-power state |
| hibernate | saves a record of the programs and files that you have open, but closes them before turning off the computer |
| executable file | A program file that can cause an application to run on your computer when it is opened. |
| data file | a collection of information to be merged with a form document |
| properties (file) | Properties file is always used to store the configuration data or settings.In simplest terms, properties files are nothing more than text files that contain name-value pairs, or rather key-message pairs. |
| extensions | abbreviation of a type of file, usually 3 letters, on the end of the fil name |
| wild card* | symbols, such as ? and *, replace the zero or additional characters in search words to improve search accuracy. |
| backup | a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device |
| file synchronization | The process of keeping two sets of files updated so they are the same; used to synchronize file between a computer and PDA or backup device |
| restore point | the snapshot of the entire system's settings that Windows creates every time the computer is started, or when a new application or driver is installed |
| recovery disk | A CD that contains all the operating system files and application software necessary to restore a computer to its original state |
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