1. Benefits of computers
2. Processing cycle
3. Output device – devices that output data in various ways.
4. Compact disc – disc that can store data
5. System unit - A system unit, also known as a base unit, is the main body of a desktop computer, typically consisting of a metal or (rarely) plastic enclosure
6. Network - Collection of computers and devices connected via communications devices and transmission media
7. Communication device –
Devices used to further communications between people. Like cellular phones
8. Web page contains – images information. Shop.
9. Blog – place where people are encouraged to share idea, and opinions
10. Podcast – prerecording audio that’s downloadable
11. Operating system – operating system that your computer runs on like, Window Vista/XP apple leopard, tiger.
12. Programmer – person who uses code. To make programs.
13. Installing – act of putting a program onto a computer
14. Mac with apple – iMac is a type of computer producer by apple.
15. Mobile computer – computer that is portable
16. Mainframes - A very large and expensive computer capable of supporting hundreds, or even thousands, of users
17. Handheld computers - computer that’s small and portable
18. PDA - personal data assistant
19. Stylus – special pen used for
20. Smart phone – phone with many capabilities like touch sensitive and GPS
21. Game consoles – video game entertainment systems used for entertainment, ex. Wii, PS3, xbox360 and PSP
22. Server - Can refer to the machine that stores files of many users and programs that can be shared, or to the program that allows communication
23. Telecommuting - The practice of using telecommunication technologies to facilitate work at a site away from the traditional office location and environment
24. Online investing – using computer to use e commerce and things like the stock market
25. Cable modem - A modem designed to operate over cable TV lines. Because the coaxial cable used by cable TV provides much greater bandwidth than telephone lines
26. Dial up access - Dial-up Internet access was the original method of connecting to the Internet for the mass market via connecting by a phone line. Transfer speeds were a maximum of 56k and it was not possible to connect to the Internet and make telephone calls simultaneously
27. OSP
28. Domain name – name given to specific website. To view it.
29. MP3 format - The file extension for the audio layer (layer 3) of a MPEG file is MP3. This layer uses perceptual (what can be heard) audio coding and
30. Mailing list – list of names address and e-mails
31. FTP - File Transfer Protocol, or file transfer program; the program and protocol which allows files to be transferred across the Internet
32. Host -
33. VR (3-D) space
34. VoIP – online phone system. Used for speaking.
35. Icon – small image used to distinguish data type
36. Spreadsheet - A spreadsheet is a computer application that superseded paper worksheets. It displays multiple cells that together make up a grid
37. Graphics software – software that allows image manipulation
38. PDF - Portable Document Format; a document-encoding process developed by Adobe that maintains page layout, fonts, and graphics and can include many
39. Accounting software – software used for accounting and business. Ex. excel
40. DAD
41. DTP
42. Reference software
43. Web filter
44. WBT - Web-based Training. Training that is delivered with the assistance of the Internet.
45. Ergonomics - The study of the relationship between people and their working environment.
46. Resolution – number of pixels within image or frame.
47. Pixel - The basic unit of the composition of an image on a television screen, computer monitor, or similar display.
48. Video conference – live streaming of video to a certain place or several
49. Flatbed - A modern film or sound editing system where reels are laid horizontally on "plates" on a mechanized table with sound and picture heads.
50. OCR
51. MICR reader – used for reading code on checks
52. POS terminal – used mainly in supermarkets
53. Smart card - A plastic card containing a computer chip with memory and CPU capabilities. Such a card may be used for identification or to store information
54. Bar code – registers items into a network, mostly used in supermarkets and other stores
55. GPS - global satellite positioning
56. WLAN - wide area network
57. LAN – local area network
58. MAN - Metropolitan Area Network; a large computer network usually spanning a city
59. Peer to peer – typical network setup used, connects computer to computer, each computer is its own admin.
60. Dedicated servers – used as a server for one thing.
61. Non-dedicated servers – used as server, for printer, fax and etc.
62. Network architecture – way in which network is setup
63. File sharing. - Allows files to be shared, ex. Lime wire
64. Bus – relatively easy network. Clients serve as server
65. Star - Network type that shoot out from a hub
66. Topology – type of setup. Of network like bus mesh star and ring
67. ATM - automated teller machine. Used for making withdrawals
68. Token – needed for data to be transferred onto a server. Must wait turns.