| 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 allow 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 organization |
| Data Security |
The OS is in charge of keeping data safe inside your computer and computer programs. It sets 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 |
| Desktop Mode |
A Windows 10 view where app icons appear in an alphabetical list on the left side of the screen; 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, CDs/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 may be free to you as a student