| Application |
A computer program that helps you perform a task for a specific purpose |
| Backstage View |
A centralized space for file management tasks such as opening, saving, printing, or sharing a file |
| Booting |
Booting is the process of turning on the computer and powering up the system |
| Cloud-based |
Subscription service that receives continuous updates |
| Cloud Computing |
Applications and services that are accessed over the internet |
| Cloud Storage |
Online storage of data including files and folders that allows access from different places and devices |
| Cortana |
Microsoft’s ‘personal assistant in Windows 10 |
| Data |
The documents, worksheets, pictures, songs, and so on that you create and store during the day-to-day use of your computer |
| Data Management |
The management of files and folders for the organization |
| Data Security |
The OS is in charge of keeping data safe inside your computer and computer programs. They set up security features that keep unwanted cyber attackers at bay |
| Desktop |
Simulation of a real desk that represents your work area |
| Desktop Apps |
A computer program that is installed on your PC and requires a computer operating system such as Microsoft Windows to run, also known as an app |
| Desktop Mode |
A Windows 10 view where app icons appear in an alphabetical list on the left side of the screen, and they can be made to appear on the right side as tiles |
| Device Controlling |
Your OS will allow you to open or block access to devices like removable devices, CD/DVDs, data transfer devices, printers, USBs, and others |
| Disk Management |
This manages all the drives installed in a computer like hard drives, optical disk drives, and flash drives. Disk management can be used to divide disks, format drives, and more |
| File |
Information, such as a document, stored on a computer under a single name |
| File Name |
The name of the file. It is good practice to use an underscore “_” rather than other special characters when naming a file |
| Folder |
A spot to store and organize files on a computer |
| GUI |
An acronym that stands for Graphical User Interface: Graphics such as an image of a file or folder that you click to perform an action |
| Icons |
Small images that represent commands, files, applications, or other windows |
| Insertion point |
Blinking vertical line that indicates where text will be inserted when you type or where an action will take place |
| Loading and Execution |
Your OS will load, or start up, a program and then execute the program so that it opens and runs |
| Location |
Any disk, drive, folder, or another place on your computer in which you can store files and create folders |
| Memory Management |
This is the process of controlling and coordinating the computer applications and allocating space for programs |
| Microsoft 365 |
A version of Microsoft Office that includes Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; to which you subscribe for an annual fee. Microsoft 365 i