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
