Computer Lexicon Flashcards
(18 cards)
Boot, boot up, boot disk
You boot or boot up your computer when you switch it on and wait while it prepares itself.
Browser, to browse
A browser is a program like Firefox or Internet Explorer. You use it to view or browse the Internet.
Bug
A (small) defect or fault
Cache
A kind of memory
To click
To press a button on a mouse or a touchpad in order to select something.
To cut and paste
To remove text from one area in a written document and move it to another area in the document.
Desktop computer
A personal computer that sits on desk (even though some parts may be under the desk or table); this is the traditional personal computer.
To drag and drop
To move something (a document or picture) from one part of the computer screen to another part.
Folder (directory)
A subdivision of a computer’s hard disk into which you put files.
Font
A particular sort of lettering, on the screen or on paper.
To freeze
To stop responding; this is when the computer screen won’t move or change no matter what you do.
To key in
To type
Keyboard
A set of typewriter-like keys, made up of letters, numbers and symbols that are used to enter information into a computer.
Laptop
A small portable computer that you can easily and conveniently move from place to place.
Port
This is a connection point on a computer, where external devices can be connected to the computer; ports include the places where you connect USBs, CDs or DVDs as well as connection points for printers or the mouse.
To print out
To print
Touchpad
A small panel that is touch sensitive and used like a mouse to control the arrow or cursor in a computer; these are usually found on laptops.
USB flash drive
A small, external device for storing data; it connects through the USB socket.
