Sunday, March 27, 2011

worksheet

A sheet of paper on which preliminary notes or computations are set down.

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workbook

A manual containing operating instructions, as for an appliance or machine.

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word-processing software

A computer system or program designed for word processing.

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Web applications

An application that runs on the Web.

vector graphics

A computer image that is stored and displayed in terms of vectors rather than points, allowing for easier scaling and storage.

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utility program

A program that performs a specific task related to the management of computer functions, resources, or files, as password protection, memory management, virus protection, and file compression.

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upgrades

To replace (a software program) with a more recently released, enhanced version.

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update

The act or an instance of bringing something up to date.

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text editor

Software used to create and edit files that contain only text; for example, batch files, address lists and source language programs.

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table

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system software

Computer software involved with data and program management, including operating systems, control programs, and database management systems. 

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system file

An executable file (in machine language) that is part of the operating system or other control program. 

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software piracy

The unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted or patented material

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Software license

The authorization to use software. 

Software Development

Software development (also known as application development, software design, designing software, software application development, enterprise application development, or platform development[1]) is the development of a software product.

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Sidebar

The sidebar is a term that is used for a GUI element that displays various forms of information to the side of an application or desktop user interface.

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Shortcut

A more direct route than the customary one.

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record spreadsheet

a sheet of columns and rows that you can log information and records into to keep track of transactions

quick launch toolbar

a menu in which you can access programs faster

query

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Primary key

A key that identifies a record or portion of a record and determines the sequence of records in a file or other data structure. 

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presentation Software

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

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object linking and embedding

A method (in Microsoft Windows 3.1 and later versions) of inserting information from one computer application into another.

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object

A discrete item that can be selected and maneuvered, such as an onscreen graphic.

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multimedia

Of or relating to an application that can combine text, graphics, full-motion video, and sound into an integrated package.

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icons

A picture on a screen that represents a specific file, directory, window, option, or program.

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hidden file

A disk file that does not appear in a directory listing and cannot be displayed, changed, or deleted. 

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gadgets

A small specialized mechanical or electronic device; a contrivance.


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file propertoes

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field

A defined area of a storage medium, such as a set of bit locations or a set of adjacent columns on a punch card, used to record a type of information consistently.

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directory

A listing of the files contained in a storage device, such as a magnetic disk.

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datasheet

A datasheet, data sheet, or spec sheet is a document summarizing the performance and other technical characteristics of a product, machine, component (e.g. an electronic component), material, a subsystem (e.g. a power supply) or software in sufficient detail to be used by a design engineer to integrate the component into a system.

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database

A collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval

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data file

refer to any computer file that contains any type of data, including a word processing document or spreadsheet. 

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cell

A basic unit of storage in a computer memory that can hold one unit of information, such as a character or word.

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bitmapped graphics

A computer image that is stored and displayed as a set of colored points in a rectangular grid

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application file

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Appearance and Personalization category

Categories in the control panel that control the appearance and personalization of certain aspects

active window

In a windowing environment, the window in which the user is currently working and which receives keyboard input.

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

wireless keyboard

A keyboard that does not have to be directly connected to a computer.

warranty

A guarantee given to the purchaser by a company stating that a product is reliable and free from known defects and that the seller will, without charge, repair or replace defective parts within a given time limit and under certain conditions.

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useful life

The number of years, as set by the IRS, that depreciable business equipment or property is expected to be in use.

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Uninterruptible power supply

A device that provides battery backup when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level.

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troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes.

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