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internet service provider
a business that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee
network
a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media
database
a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data
software suite
a collection of individual related applications available together as a unit
website
a collection of related webpages
server
a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network
storage media
a computer keeps data, instructions, and information on a ?
handheld computer
a computer small enough to fit in one hand
web server
a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer
uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
a device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power
self-service kiosk
a freestanding terminal that usually has a touch screen for user interaction
world wide web
a global library of information available to anyone connected to the Internet
email list
a group of email addresses used for mass distribution of a message
mainframe
a large, expensive, powerful server that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously
scanner
a light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process
personal computer (PC)
a mobile computer or desktop 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
portable media player
a mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media
server farm
a network of several servers together in a single location
mobile computer
a portable personal computer, designed so that a user easily can carry it from place to place
media player
a program that allows you to view images and animations, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer or mobile device
adware remover
a program that detects and deletes adware
search tool
a program, usually included with an operating system, that attempts to locate a file, contact, calendar event, app, or any other item stored on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify
personal firewall
a security tool that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions
IP address
a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet
personal finance software
a simplified accounting application that helps home users and small/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, verify account balances, transfer funds, track investments, and evaluate financial plans
wearable device
a small, mobile computing device designed to be worn by a consumer
embedded computer
a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product
computer vision syndrome (CVS)
a technology-related health condition that affects eyesight
thin client
a terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components
domain name
a text-based name that corresponds to the IP address
tablet
a thin, lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen
image viewer
a tool that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file, such as a photo
file manager
a tool that performs functions related to file management
uninstaller
a tool that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files
disk defragmenter
a tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster
spyware remover
a type of program that detects and deletes spyware and similar programs
infographic
a visual representation of data and information, designed to communicate quickly, simplify complex concepts, or present patterns or trends
graphic
a visual representation of nontext information
hot spot
a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices
internet
a worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
multimedia authoring software
allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application
word processing software
allows users to create and manipulate documents
presentation software
allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group
database software
allows users to create, access, and manage a database
spreadsheet software
allows users to organize data in columns and rows and perform calculations on the data
email program
allows you to create, send, receive, forward, store, print, and delete email messages
laptop
also called a notebook computer, is a thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
an Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading to and from other computers on the Internet
web app
an application stored on a web server that you access through a browser
project management software
an application that allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project
legal software
an application that assists in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal information to individuals, families, and small businesses
tax preparation software
an application that can guide individuals, families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal and state taxes
note taking software
an application that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, sketches, photos, and links anywhere on a page
accounting software
an application that helps businesses of all sizes record and report their financial transactions
calendar and contact management software
an application that helps you organize your calendar, keep track of contacts, and share this information with other users
ergonomics
an applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace
computer
an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
repetitive strain injury (RSI)
an injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints
online discussion
an online area in which users have written discussions about a particular subject
printer
an output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium, such as paper or other material
display
an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information
output device
any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people
productivity applications
can assist you in becoming more effective and efficient while performing daily activities at work, school, and home
web (webpages)
consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents
memory
consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions
tabbed browsing
current browsers typically support what?
VoIP
enables users to speak to other users via their Internet connection
online social network
encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users
communications device
hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa
website authoring software
helps users of all skill levels create webpages that include graphics, video, audio, animation, and special effects with interactive content
digital literacy
involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies
green computing
involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer
terminal
is a computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server, or host computer
desktop computer
is a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table
document management software
is an application that provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user
pointing device
is an input device that allows a user to control a small symbol on the screen called the pointer
connector
joins a cable to a port
technology addiction
occurs when the technology consumes someone's entire social life
antivirus program
protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files
cloud computing
refers to an environment that provides resources and services accessed via the Internet
instant messaging
services notify you when one or more of your established contacts are online and then allows you to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room with them
USB port
short for universal serial bus port, can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector
browser
software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device
search engine
software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic
software developer
someone who develops programs and apps or writes the instructions that direct the computer or mobile device to process data into information
digital media player or streaming media player
streams digital media from a computer or network to a television, projector, or some other entertainment device
software or program
tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
netiquette
the code of acceptable Internet behavior
supercomputer
the fastest, most powerful computer - and the most expensive
resolution
the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display
port
the point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device so that the peripheral device can send data to or receive information from the computer or mobile device
virtualization
the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers and storage devices
the transmission of messages and files via a computer network
virtual reality
the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space
disk cleanup
tool searches for and removes unnecessary files
DNS server
translates the domain name into its associated IP address
surge protector
uses electrical components to provide a stable current flow and minimize the chances of an overvoltage reaching the computer and other electronic equipment
server virtualization
uses software to enable a physical server to emulate the hardware and computing capabilities of one or more servers, known as virtual servers
storage device
what records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media
disc burning software
writes text, graphics, audio, and video files on a recordable or rewritable disc
