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The installation of equipment to secure cables, help improve appearance, organization and performance, and assist in troubleshooting.
cable managment
plug and play
Patches
Hotfix
Plug and play ( PNP)
A capability developed my Microsoft for Windows 95 and later operating systems that enables a user to plug a device into a computer and have the computer detect and install the device without the assistance of the user.
A list of hardware, typically including many types of peripherals, proven to be compatible with a particular operating system.
A case-sensitive string of alphanumeric characters that must be typed before a user can access a computer. A strong password is a combination of both upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
A set of rules that determines what things a user is allowed to do on a computer and what resources the user can access; by limiting a user's permissions and rights, you can keep the person from opening files, installing unwanted software, or changing certain computer settings.
Local printer
A capability developed my Microsoft for Windows 95 and later operating systems that enables a user to plug a device into a computer and have the computer detect and install the device without the assistance of the user.
A control panel option in Windows that allows you to view and control hardware attached to your computer.
A printer that is directly connected to a computer by a cable. The printer is only accessible through the computer to which it is attached.
Software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer. Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google Apps.
Network printer
A list of hardware, typically including many types of peripherals, proven to be compatible with a particular operating system.
A control panel option in Windows that allows you to view and control hardware attached to your computer.
A set of rules that determines what things a user is allowed to do on a computer and what resources the user can access; by limiting a user's permissions and rights, you can keep the person from opening files, installing unwanted software, or changing certain computer settings.
A printer that is part of a workgroup or network of computers that can be accessed by all users of the network at the same time. The printer can be connected through cables or wirelessly.
A list of hardware, typically including many types of peripherals, proven to be compatible with a particular operating system.
User account
Cable management
Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)
Software updates
An information profile that uniquely identifies a user on a computer. Every user account on a computer needs to have a unique user name and password.
Password
User account
User name
Device Manager
A unique name identifying a user on a computer.
Versioning
User name
Service Pack
User account
Password
A set of rules that determines what things a user is allowed to do on a computer and what resources the user can access; by limiting a user's permissions and rights, you can keep the person from opening files, installing unwanted software, or changing certain computer settings.
A case-sensitive string of alphanumeric characters that must be typed before a user can access a computer. A strong password is a combination of both upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.
A printer that is part of a workgroup or network of computers that can be accessed by all users of the network at the same time. The printer can be connected through cables or wirelessly.
Permissions and rights
Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.
A slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.
Includes tools that are designed to ensure that people with disabilities are able to use the software.
A set of rules that determines what things a user is allowed to do on a computer and what resources the user can access; by limiting a user's permissions and rights, you can keep the person from opening files, installing unwanted software, or changing certain computer settings.
Device Manager
A capability developed my Microsoft for Windows 95 and later operating systems that enables a user to plug a device into a computer and have the computer detect and install the device without the assistance of the user.
The use of assistive technology to make computers available and easier to use.
A larger compilation of system updates that can include functionality enhancements, new features, and typically all patches, updates, and hotfixes issued up to the point of the service pack release.
A control panel option in Windows that allows you to view and control hardware attached to your computer.
Software programs or code intended to address security flaws and performance issues in an existing version of software.
Software updates
Hotfix
Bundled applications
User name
Versioning
Provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.
The installation of equipment to secure cables, help improve appearance, organization and performance, and assist in troubleshooting.
Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.
A printer that is part of a workgroup or network of computers that can be accessed by all users of the network at the same time. The printer can be connected through cables or wirelessly.
Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.
Patches
Automatic updates
Bundled applications
Hotfix
Hotfix
A collection of previously issued patches and hotfixes, usually meant to be applied to one component of a system, such as the web browser or a particular service.
Includes tools that are designed to ensure that people with disabilities are able to use the software.
A slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.
A patch that is often issued on an emergency basis to address a specific security flaw.
Service Pack
A larger compilation of system updates that can include functionality enhancements, new features, and typically all patches, updates, and hotfixes issued up to the point of the service pack release.
An information profile that uniquely identifies a user on a computer. Every user account on a computer needs to have a unique user name and password.
Provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.
The installation of equipment to secure cables, help improve appearance, organization and performance, and assist in troubleshooting.
A collection of previously issued patches and hotfixes, usually meant to be applied to one component of a system, such as the web browser or a particular service.
Automatic updates
User name
Rollup
Software inventory
A feature of an operating system or a software application that enables updates to be downloaded and installed automatically on a system at a scheduled time. After a manufacturer releases an update, it gets downloaded to your system the next time you connect to the Internet.
Automatic updates
Accessibility
Plug and Play (PnP)
Local printer
Software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer. Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google Apps.
Bundled applications
IT opreations
all-in-one
applications
Software inventory
A listing of the applications that are available on a computer. You can perform a manual inventory by identifying the various applications that are installed, or you can use an inventory utility to create the inventory list.
a computing device that does stuff
Software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer. Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google Apps.
A slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.
A slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.
Bloatware
Bundled applications
Adaptive technology
Accessibility
Accessibility
The use of assistive technology to make computers available and easier to use.
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A printer that is directly connected to a computer by a cable. The printer is only accessible through the computer to which it is attached.
A capability developed my Microsoft for Windows 95 and later operating systems that enables a user to plug a device into a computer and have the computer detect and install the device without the assistance of the user.
Includes tools that are designed to ensure that people with disabilities are able to use the software.
Adaptive technology
computer
PNP
password
