chapter 8

Data file

The term may refer to a computer file that contains any type of data, including a word processing document or spreadsheet.

system

A computer system consists of hardware components that have been carefully chosen so that they work well together and software components or programs that run in the computer.

gadget

A desktop gadget is a software widget, or a small application, that is designed to sit on a user's desktop screen in much the same way that apps reside on smartphones and tablets.

application file

A file is a collection of data stored in one unit, identified by a filename.

hidden file

A hidden file is a file which has the hidden attribute turned on so that it is not visible to users when exploring or listing files. Hidden files are used for storage of user preferences or for preservation of the state of utilities.

mobile operating system

A mobile operating system, also called a mobile OS, is an operating system that is specifically designed to run on mobile devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices.

driver

A program that controls a device.

windows phone

A smartphone operating system from Microsoft, introduced in 2010. Starting in 2015, Windows Phone was renamed Windows 10 Mobile.

system restore

A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.

computer window

A window is a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface ( GUI ).

Active window

An active window is the currently focused window in the current window manager or explorer.

user interface

An interface is a set of commands or menus through which a user communicates with a program

operating system

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs

Android

An operating system for smartphones, tablets and laptops

file property

Attributes that are associated with something. Windows uses the term extensively to refer to the current settings of hardware, software and data.

chrome OS

Chrome OS is an operating system designed by Google that is based on the Linux kernel and uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface.

notification area

Contains the Show hidden icons button, one notification icon, and the current time

shortcut

In Windows, a shortcut is an icon that points to a program or data file.

system file

In a computer, a file system is the way in which files are named and where they are placed logically for storage and retrieval.

directory

In computing, a directory is a file system cataloging structure which contains references to other computer files, and possibly other directories.

Linux

Linux is a family of free and open-source software operating systems built around the Linux kernel.

OS X

OS is a series of graphical operating systems developed and marketed by Apple Inc.

startup program

Runs automatically when you insert a CD or other disk to install a program.

recycle bin

The Recycle Bin in used by Windows computers to store deleted items.

control panel

Used to change and customize settings on the computer.

system setting

a collection of settings that affect an entire computer

Unix

a widely used multi user operating system.

IOS

is a mobile operating system created and developed by Apple Inc

icon

is an image that represents an application, a capability, or some other concept or specific entity with meaning for the user. An icon is usually select able but can also be a non select able image such as a company's logo.

desktop operating

is software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run.

mail setup

tools you use to create e-mail accounts and directories, change settings for Outlook files, and set up multiple profiles of e-mail accounts and data files

automatic update

used to keep operating systems, antivirus software and web browsers more secure

program compatibility wizard

windows vista tool for changing the compatibility settings for a program