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Computer Applications 1

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a set of instructions that a computer uses to accomplish a task. (a.k.a application/app)

operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation that works with mobile computing devices of all types and also with traditional PCs

Operating system

a specific type of computer program that manages other programs on a computer and that includes computer devices.

a computer program that is installed on the hard drive of your computer and requires a computer operating system like Microsoft Windows of Apple OS to run.

Windows Store apps

built for specific purposes such as to view photos, read sports info, play games, organize your list of contacts, or read updates to your social networks

documents, worksheets, pictures, songs, that you create and store during the day-to-day use of your computer

no borders, no menus,

Microsoft Design Language

look and behavior of apps. Refers to the design principles in Windows 8 that include tiles with white text on deeply colored backgrounds consistent fonts, simpler navigation, and use of the entire screen.

Portable Network Graphic, image file type that can be transferred over the internet

Windows 8 saves your work, screen goes dark, computer fan stops, computer goes to sleep

all open programs and files close, network connections close, and hard disk stops. no power is used

a collection of info that tells Windows 8 what files and folders the account holder's personal preferences are

Administrator account

allows complete access to the computer. Administrators can make changes that affect other users, change security settings, install software, access all files on the computer, and make changes to other users accounts.

each user on a single computer

Microsoft account

account used to sign in to any Windows 8 system. You can download apps, get online content displayed on app when you sign in, sync settings online

you can set up one computer and then synchronize all the same settings to your laptop

displays the time, day, internet connection, battery, and any lock screen apps you might have selected

icons that represent something

displays tiles from which you can access apps, websites, programs, and tools, for using your computer by simply clicking or tapping them

square and rectangle boxes

one-screen view of links to information and programs that matter to you

tiles that are constantly updated with fresh information relevant to you

any symbol that displays on your screen in response to moving your mouse

small pictures that represent a file, folders, and various types of documents in the same manner you would arrange physical objects on top of a desk

desktop background

displays the colors and graphics of your desktop

serves as surface for your work

notification area/ system tray

displays notification icons and the system clock and calendar

Program buttons

buttons of programs

Internet Explorer

web browser program developed by Microsoft that is included with Windows 8

program that displays the contents of libraries, folders, files, on your computer

contains files and folders that you delete

displays the status of your computers speakers

contains program buttons to launch programs and buttons for all open programs.

program within Windows 8 that captures an image of all or part of your computer's screen within desktop apps

a small window that displays options for completing a task

displays destinations and tasks from a program's task bar button

collection of information stored on a computer under a single name

a container in which you can store files

removable storage device

transfer information from one computer to another

area of storage that is formatted with a file system compatible with your operating system and is identified by a drive letter

hard disk drive

primary storage device located inside your computer where some of your files and programs are typically stored

storage space on an Internet site that can also display as a drive on your computer

free cloud storage from Microsoft account

displays contents of the current location and helpful parts so you can navigate

explore within the file organizing structure of Windows

collection of items such as files and folders, assembled from various locations

any disk drive, folder, or other place in which you can store files and folders

navigation pane

area on the left side of a folder or library window; displays favorites, libraries, and an expandable list of drives and folders

a context sensitive menu that displays commands and options relevant to the active objects

displays your current location in the folder structure as a series of links separated by arrows

user interface in Windows 8 that groups the commands for performing related tasks on tabs across the upper portion of a window

tab added to the ribbon automatically when a specific object is selected and that contains commands relevant to the selected object

to specify, by highlighting, a block of data or text on the screen with the intent of performing some action on the selection

a sequence of folders that leads to a specific file or folder

displays on right side of windows when the contents of a window are not completely visible

within the scroll bar you can move the scroll box to bring the contents of the window into view

click the scroll arrow at either end of the scroll bar to move within the window in small increments

performs a command and clicking the arrow opens a menu with choices

list of commands within a category

group of menus at the top of a program window

free- form snip

lets you draw an irregular line such as a circle around an area of the screen

rectangular snip

draw a precise box by dragging the mouse pointer

captures entire displayed window

full-screen snip

captures entire screen

to move something from one location on the screen to another while holding down the left mouse button

Joint Photographics Experts Group, common file type used by digital camera sand computers to store digital pictures, popular because it can store a high-quality picture in a relatively small file

graphical user interface (GUI)

uses graphics that you click to activate the item represented

reduced images of graphics

physical parts of your computer and any attached devices

data management

managing your files and folders

area at the top or bottom of a Windows Store app containing various controls pertaining to the app

insertion point

blinking vertical line that indicated where text will be inserted when you type

keyboard shortcut

a combination of two or more keyboard keys to perform a task that would otherwise require a mouse

thumbnail of the last screen you were on

thumbnail view that displays when you move your mouse down from the Back tip in the upper left corner

specific and consistent set of buttons that you can use in every app, they enable you to search, share, access devices, or adjust your PC settings

control almost anything about how Windows looks and works

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