an optical, machine-readable, representation of data

the technical term for body measurements and calculations

a single unit of information that can have the value of 0 or 1

wireless technology that enables communication between other compatible devices

the process where the computer loads the OS into its main memory or RAM and checks that all the components of the computer are in good order

reading or scanning through pages on the internet, or on your own computer

a type of software that lets you browse websites or web pages on the Web

Central processing unit (CPU)

the part of a computer responsible for processing general instructions

a service provided over a network that provides massive, distributed storage and processing power, and can be accessed by any internet-connected device running a web browser

a service model in which data is maintained, managed, backed up remotely and made available to users over a network

a device or program that compresses data to enable faster transmission and decompresses received data

communication channel

a medium through which a message is sent

any device that allows a computer to connect to a network and communicate with other computers on the network

communication platform

a medium through which a message is channelled to an audience

to make something (a file or files) smaller

computer-aided design (CAD)

software used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists and others to create precision drawings or technical illustrations

a computing platform or digital platform is a set of hardware or software that enables application programs to run

a processing unit that receives instructions and performs calculations or actions based on the instructions

this is an indicator that shows the current position for user interaction

facts, figures, or information that is stored in, or used by a computer

a method used to connect one location to another in telecommunications to transmit and receive digital information

restoring a compressed file back to its original form

a pre-selected option adopted by a computer program

a battery-operated writing instrument that allows users to digitally capture a handwritten note or drawing

another name for a folder; file systems use directories to organise files within a storage device

a type of hardware that allows data to be read, written, deleted, or stored on a computer

when your computer or smart device receives a file or data from the internet

a device that contains a special-purpose computing system

an electronic pictograph (picture)

to change something into a programming code

the suffix (letters) at the end of a file name that indicates what type of file it is

a path that defines the location of a file or folder in a computer's file system

a memory chip used for storage and transferring data

measuring unit to measure computer-processing speed

graphical user interface (GUI)

an interface through which a user interacts with electronic devices

hard disk drive (HDD)

non-volatile memory hardware device that permanently stores and retrieves data from a computer

refers to all the parts or components of a computer that can be installed inside, or connected to the outside of a computer

home area network (HAN)

a network within a user's home that typically consists of a router and a modem

a keyboard shortcut used to perform a menu function or other common computer functions

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accessory

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a device added to a computer that performs an additional feature, but is not required

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active window

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the currently selected window

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antivirus program

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a software program designed to protect your computer against viruses

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application (app)

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a type of computer software designed to perform specific tasks or a group of coordinated functions, or activities for the benefit of the user

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