Sunday, March 27, 2011

worksheet

A worksheet is a sheet of paper, or on a computer, on which problems are worked out

workbook

 student's book or booklet containing problems with spaces for solving them

word-processing software

Computer software program used to create and edit text documents.

Web applications

In software engineering, a web application is an application that is accessed via a web browser over a network such as the Internet 

vector graphics

Vector graphics is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and shapes

utility program

a kind of system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize and maintain the computer.

upgrades

 something that has had an upgrade, that has been improved or enhanced

update

bring up to date; supply with recent information

text editor

A text editor is a type of program used for editing plain text files.

table

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

system software

System software is computer software designed to operate the computer hardware and to provide and maintain a platform for running application software.

system file

A file of text units that is the basic file for all forms of text analyses. 

software piracy

the unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or transmission of copyrighted material.

Software license

is a legal contract governing the usage or redistribution of software.

Software Development

the act of working to produce/create software

Sidebar

 a GUI element that displays various forms of information to the side of an application or desktop user interface.

Shortcut

 a small file containing a target URI or the name of a target program file that the shortcut represents

Recycle Bin

 is temporary storage for files that have been deleted in a file manager by the user

record spreadsheet

a computer application that simulates a paper, accounting worksheet. It displays multiple cells that together make up a grid consisting of rows and columns

quick launch toolbar

Used to start frequently used applications with just one click.

query

A specification for a set of data to retrieve from a data source

Primary key

A uniquely identifying key in the design of database tables

presentation Software

A presentation program is a computer software package used to display information, normally in the form of a slide show.

object linking and embedding (OLE)

technology developed by Microsoft that allows embedding and linking to documents and other objects.

object

a tangible and visible entity

multimedia

this is content that is in a combination of different forms

icons

a symbolizing image which denotes what the application is for.

hidden file

 a hidden directory or file which cannot be seen if the option is enabled.

gadgets

an app that is useful for a particular purpose.

file properties

A window which display detailed information on a file/folder.

field

A space allocated for a particular item of information.

directory

a listing of the files stored 

datasheet

A display of rows and columns that represent the data held in a data table or generated by a query.

database

an organized body of related information

data file

A file that contains list mode data

cell

Cell is a microprocessor architecture

bitmapped graphics

A form of graphics that are defined and addressed on a bit-by-bit basis, thereby making all points on the screen display directly accessible.

application file

A file containing the executable code of an application.

Appearance and Personalization category

the ability to customization of the visuals for example colour and font, which is more appealing to the users desire.

active window

the window which the user is currently using.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

wireless keyboard

A keyboard that is used to input data wirelessly.

warranty

guarantee: a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

useful life

The length of time that an asset is expected to be used.

Uninterruptible power supply UPS)

A unit that switches to battery power whenever the power cuts out. 

troubleshooting

The identification and resolution of problems, especially problems of a technical nature

Touchpad

A flat surface which is sensitive to touch, used mostly in laptop computers to control an on-screen cursor.

Surge suppressor

electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current