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| Maximize Button-the middle button in the upper right-hand corner that looks like one large sheet of paper. Menu Bar-The line at the top of the screen that gives you the names of the different menu choices that can be used in the program. Megabyte-Unit of computer storage equal to approximately one million bytes of information. MiB=1,048,576. Memory-A computer's primary, internal storage area. The main working space used by the computer to hold the program that is currently running, along with the data it needs, and to run programs and process data; built from RAM chips; temporary; lost when the comuter is turned off. Message Board-An electronic bulletin board where you might find announcements, items for sale, or general information of interest to all readers. Minimize Button-the first button in the upper right-hand corner that looks like a minus sign. Modem-A device that lets computers communicate through telephone lines Modem-Converts computer signals into telephone signals to transmit messages over the telephone lines, then reverses the process at the other end. Monitor-A device that displays text and images generated by the computer and looks like a television set Mouse-A hand-held device that lets you select and move items on the screen. |
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