1. Basic Computer Vocabulary #2 Ms. Pape-Media Design

2. Hardware Hardware refers to the parts of a computer that you can touch, the physical and mechanical parts of the computer. Examples include the keyboard, mouse, monitor, tower, printer and case. Internal hardware includes such components as the motherboard, CPU, RAM chips, electronic circuitry, power supply, hard disk, and other physical components.

3. Software Software refers to the directions or programs that tell the computer what to do. There are two main kinds of software; (1)operating systems software (like Mac OS and Windows (2)applications software (like Pages, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, World of Warcraft, etc...)

4. Operating System Software (Interface) Every computer must have an operating system (OS) to run other programs. It is a set of instructions that tells a computer how to operate when it is turned on.operating system ๏ It sets up a filing system to keep track of and store files. ๏ It tells the computer how to display information on a video display. ๏ It recognizes input from the keyboard, sends output to the display screen,inputkeyboardoutput ๏ It schedules task and manages hardware like disk drives and printers. Common operating systems include Windows (DOS), Mac OS, Google Chrome, Linux, UNIX, etc...

5. Applications Software Applications software includes the programs that we use for word processing, spreadsheets, video editing, games, photo editing, drawing, animation and all of the other things we do on computers.

6. Salesperson: “Can I help you find something?” Shopper: “No, thank you, I’m just browsing.” What does it mean to browse?

7. Web Browser A web browser is a program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the World Wide Web. Examples of browsers are Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, and FireFox.

8. Networks a system of interconnected computers

9. Local Area Network (LAN) or Intranet Local Area Networks connect computers together that are in a small geographical area (such as James Workman Middle School).

10. A LAN is an Intranet Intranet isn't a misspelling of Internet. The prefix "intra-" is Latin for "within." An intranet works exactly like the Internet, except it's a network confined within a company, school, government or organization.

11. Wide Area Network (WAN) Wide Area Networks connect Local Area Networks (such as all the school networks in PSUSD) into a large network of computers.

12. The Internet a global system of interconnected networks

13. Modem Modem stands for “modulator-demodulator” and allows one computer to connect to another computer and transfer data. In order for devices on a network to connect to the Internet, the router must be connected to a modem. modem

14. Router A router is a small box that allows multiple computers to join the same network. Connecting to a router provides access to a local area network (LAN).LAN A router is a small box that allows multiple computers to join the same network. Connecting to a router provides access to a local area network (LAN).LAN

15. Internet Service Provider (ISP) To connect to the Internet, you need an Internet Service Provider or ISP. It is the company that your parents pay a monthly fee to in order to use the Internet. Some ISPs are AT&T, Earthlink, Verizon, RoadRunner, NetZero, Cable, etc...

16. Extensions A filename extension is located at the end of the main filename and separated from the main filename by a dot or space and indicates the encoding or file format of the file. Some examples of filename extensions are:.png,.jpeg,.gif,.txt,.fla,.swf,.doc,.mp3,.m4v,.zip It’s important to leave the file extension on the filename! It tells the computer which program or application to use to open the file.

17. Vocabulary Test 2 Hardware vs. Software 2 Kinds of Software - Operating Systems (Interface) and Applications Software Web Browser Modem and Router Internet Service Provider (ISP) Networks - intranet, Internet, LAN (local area network), WAN (wide area network) Document extensions