desktop
the visual backdrop of a graphic user interface (GUI) that makes interacting with the computer easier
graphic user interface (GUI)
using a pointing device, usually a mouse, so that you have the ability to click on commands instead of typing them
downloading
the process of copying data from a main source and transferring it to another computer
e-mail software
software that lets you create and receive electronic messages (e-mail)
file
an electronic copy of your work that you can save, print, and come back to later.
file name
a name given to a computer file
File menu
drop-down list of actions the computer can perform on a file (open, close, save, print)
folder
a way to organizing information, can hold files and other folders
hardware
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collection of the physical components that make up the computer. (you can touch them)
software
the instructions for the computer, programs that the computer uses (you can not touch)