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| Cache memory-A special high-speed buffer storage that is smaller than the main storage. Temporary storage area where frequently accessed data can be stored for rapid access. Caps lock key-key on a keyboard that causes all letters keyed to be capital letters. CD-ROM-Compact Disk Read Only Memory; read only optical disks capable of storing large amounts of data. Center Align Button-to center a title, click on this alignment button. Center-to place text horizontally or vertically in the middle of a page. Character-any letter, number, or symbol typed on the keyboard. Chip - A miniaturized electronic circuit embedded in a small wafer of semi-conducting material. Click and Drag-pressing the mouse button on an object, holding down and moving that object at the same time. Click-to quickly press and release the mouse button Clip Art-picture files that can be pasted into a document. Close Button-is the last button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and has an "X" on it. Close-Finish and save Cold Boot-Booting the system from power off. Same as hard boot. Command Keys-used in conjunction with another key to carry out an operation. Communication Software-Allows your computer to communicate. Computer-machine that performs four junctions: input, processing, storage, and output. It can perform calculations and process a large amount of information accurately and much more rapidly than the human brain. Conference-An electronic forum that focuses on one topic. CPU-Central Processing Unit, the main chip in the computer, also known as the brain of the computer. Cursor-The movable blinking character that indicates where the next keyboard stroke will appear. Cut and Paste-to highlight text and move it to another location. |
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