Computer Basics Vocab

gives/shares information to computers that connect to it

a software program capable of reproducing itself & of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer

display consisting of a device that takes signals from a computer and displays them on a screen

used by Windows computers to store deleted items

a general term that describes a device that reads and/or writes data to a disk

a general term that describes computer programs; it is virtual unlike the physical hardware

any type of media consisting of thin, round plates of plastic or metal, used for storage

The internal operating unit or "brain" of a computer.

means in which a user controls software or hardware; allows user to interact with the program

the working area of a computer screen, contains icons such as files and a wastebasket

This is the process in which data is sent/saved to your computer

an output device that produces the results of data processing on paper

a group of two or more computer systems linked together

most basic software that communicates with computer hardware. Without it, no programs can run

a horizontal bar that contains lists of available options for a certain program

a collection of data stored in one unit; can be a document, picture, audio, etc.

spans the bottom of the screen; contains the Start button, time, shortcuts

Electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result.

a symbol or graphic representation on a screen of a program, option, or window

Computer software programs that read & interpret code to display a web page to the user

where your mouse pointer is or where the next character typed will be entered in a line of text

an rectangular area on the screen that displays information for a specific program

is what stores all your data and memory on your computer

places on the hard drive store files, like documents, programs, scripts