Computer Concepts Module 1-3

digital camera

A device that allows you to take photos and store the photographed images digitally A smart digital camera also can communicate wirelessly with other devices and include apps similar to those on a smartphone. Many mobile computers and devices, such as tablets and smartphones, include at least one integrated digital camera.

PC

A personal computer (PC) is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself and is intended to be used by one person at a time. Most personal computers today also can communicate with other computers and devices.

Mobile Computer

A portable personal computer designed so that a user easily can carry it from place to place.

Smart Phone

An Internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, and several other apps (which are programs on the smartphone). Other apps are available through an app store that typically is associated with the phone. Smartphones typically communicate wirelessly with other devices or computers. With most smartphone models, you also can listen to music, take photos, and record videos. Most smartphones have a touch screen

computer

An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules, produce information (output), and store the information for future use.

Desktop

Apersonal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table. On many desktops, the screen is housed in a display device (or simply display) that is separate from a tower, which is a case that contains the processing circuitry

Output

Data that has been processed into a useful format.

Input

Data that is entered into the computer system via an input or storage device.

all-in-one

Desktop that does not have a tower and instead houses the screen and system unit in the same case.

Digital media

Includes music, photos, and videos. Thus, portable media players enable you to listen to music, view photos, and watch videos, movies, and television shows. With most, you transfer the digital media from a computer or the web, if the device is Internet capable, to the portable media player. Some enable you to play the media while it streams, that is, while it transfers to the player. Digital media players stream media to a home entertainment device.

e-reader

Mobile device that is used primarily for reading e-books

Tap

Quickly touch and release one finger one time Activate a link (built-in connection) Press a button Run a program or app

Double Tap

Quickly touch and release one finger two times. Run a program or app Zoom in (show a smaller area on the screen, so that contents appear larger) at the location of the double-tap

Mobile Device

a computing device small enough to hold in your hand Because of their reduced size, the screens on mobile devices are small—often between 3 and 5 inches. Some mobile devices are Internet capable, meaning that they can connect to the Internet wirelessly. You often can exchange information between the Internet and a mobile device or between a computer or network and a mobile device. Popular types of mobile devices are smartphones, digital cameras, portable and digital media players, e-book readers, and wearable devices.

streaming media player

a device, typically used in a home, that streams digital media from a computer or network to a television, projector, or some other entertainment device.

portable media player

a mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media Portable media players typically include a set of earbuds.

Gesture

a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand. Touch screens are convenient because they do not require a separate device for input. Tablets and smartphones typically have touch screens.

Tablet

a thin, lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen

Laptop(notebook computer)

a thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base. Designed to fit on your lap and for easy transport, most laptops weigh up to 7 pounds (varying by manufacturer and specifications). A laptop that is less than one inch thick and weighs about three pounds or less sometimes is referred to as an ultrathin laptop. Most laptops can operate on batteries or a power supply or both.

Slate Tablet

a type of tablet that does not contain a physical keyboard

User

anyone who interacts with a computer or mobile device, or utilizes the information it generates.

Network

collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly. Services provided by servers include storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network.

Server

computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network

e-book

digital book, is an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital devices

picture message

photo or other image, sometimes along with sound and text, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device.

voice mail message

short audio recording sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device.

e-book reader

short for electronic book reader

text message

short note, typically fewer than 300 characters, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device.

video message

short video clip, usually about 30 seconds, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device.