Computer Literacy Vocabulary by Yeng Xiong

Multimedia

TwinSwords — 2015-09-03 19:16:30 UTC

When multiple sources of media are combined into one computer production.

Software

TwinSwords — 2015-09-04 19:17:39 UTC

Anything used with hardware. Usually records, audio, and videos etc.

Hardware

TwinSwords — 2015-09-08 19:02:58 UTC

Something that runs the computer or system.

Intranet

TwinSwords — 2015-09-09 19:03:32 UTC

A network that has limited use to a company that uses software devoloped for the internet.

Social Networking

TwinSwords — 2015-09-10 19:02:28 UTC

The use of media to connect or contact others.

Desktop

TwinSwords — 2015-09-11 19:10:22 UTC

The home screen where icons, files, and programs can be accessed, moved, and deleted.

URL

TwinSwords — 2015-09-14 19:02:30 UTC

An address to find a specific website located on the internet.

Operating System

TwinSwords — 2015-09-15 19:04:02 UTC

A collection of software that runs, operates, and schedules other programs

Spreadsheet

TwinSwords — 2015-09-16 19:03:26 UTC

A document which has many rows and columns to place text on them.

Hard Drive

TwinSwords — 2015-09-17 19:03:17 UTC

A drive that can you can save files onto.

Cloud

TwinSwords — 2015-09-18 19:24:59 UTC

An object that allows you to save and access software.

Spam

TwinSwords — 2015-09-21 19:03:39 UTC

Online messages that are repetitive and are usually commercial.

JPEG

TwinSwords — 2015-09-23 19:03:50 UTC

An image file that is saved in this type of format.

USB

TwinSwords — 2015-09-25 19:02:17 UTC

An object that is used to connect objects to use a computer.

GPS

TwinSwords — 2015-09-25 19:02:41 UTC

A global positioning system used to map out where you're going.

Blog

TwinSwords — 2015-09-28 19:03:53 UTC

An entry post about a subject on a website.

Webinar

TwinSwords — 2015-09-30 19:03:07 UTC

A seminar that takes place on the internet rather than physicaly.

Malware

TwinSwords — 2015-10-05 19:03:26 UTC

A software that is used to harm or destroy a person's electronic devices.

Phishing

TwinSwords — 2015-10-07 19:02:57 UTC

A way to get someones personal information by making posts and messages that look real and safe when it's not.

Cybercriminal

TwinSwords — 2015-10-08 19:02:20 UTC

A crime that involves the use of the internet.

Antivirus

TwinSwords — 2015-10-09 19:02:18 UTC

A type of software that protects a computer or system from viruses.

Application

TwinSwords — 2015-10-12 19:03:53 UTC

A software that is downloaded for multiple uses.

Cyberbully

TwinSwords — 2015-10-13 19:05:23 UTC

A person who bullies using the internet or other media.

Copyright Law

TwinSwords — 2015-10-14 19:03:33 UTC

The law used to protect an image, video, and/or audio from being reproduced, copied, and/or sold.

CPU

TwinSwords — 2015-10-15 19:03:36 UTC

A main component of a computer that executes a computer program.

Domain

TwinSwords — 2015-10-16 19:10:23 UTC

A group of computers united over the same protocall.

Firewall

TwinSwords — 2015-10-19 19:02:16 UTC

A protection method where someone creates a series of security measures to keep from unauthorized access.

Hompage

TwinSwords — 2015-10-20 19:03:00 UTC

The starting page on the internet.

Hacker

TwinSwords — 2015-10-21 19:02:10 UTC

A person who is able to break through and destroy a system.

Hyperlink

TwinSwords — 2015-10-22 19:03:26 UTC

A type of text that links one object to another

Online Resources

TwinSwords — 2015-10-23 19:02:54 UTC

A resource to learn about a certain type of object online.

Online Safety

TwinSwords — 2015-10-26 19:03:54 UTC

A way of staying safe while using the internet.

Search Engine

TwinSwords — 2015-10-27 19:03:49 UTC

A website that searches for websites and other sources.

Storyboards

TwinSwords — 2015-10-28 19:03:01 UTC

A board in which animation is planned and set.

Icon

TwinSwords — 2015-10-29 19:02:04 UTC

A small image that represents a user or group

Mainframe Computer

TwinSwords — 2015-10-30 19:02:40 UTC

A computer that services many other devices.