Action Center
A centralized hub for system notifications and alerts
Adblocker
A tool that prevents online advertisements from displaying
Address Bar
A text field in a web browser displaying the URL of the current webpage
Adware
Unwanted software that displays advertising on a computer
Anti-virus Software
Programs designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software
Application
A computer program on your phone or computer
Application Window
The graphical interface for an open application on your computer
Backup Data
Creating a duplicate copy of important files for safekeeping
Bookmark
A saved link to a specific webpage for quick access
Boot Up
The process of starting or restarting a computer
Browser
An app to access the Internet on the phone and computer
Browsing
Exploring and navigating websites on the internet
Cache
Stores information on your computer so websites load faster
Carbon Copy
Sending an identical copy of a document or message to multiple recipients
Cloud Storage
Storing and accessing data over the internet instead of on a local device
Compose Window
The interface for creating and writing messages or documents
Computer
An electronic device that processes data
Computer Virus
Harmful software that can replicate and spread to other computers
Cookie
Stores information about your activity on a website
Desktop
The primary screen where icons, shortcuts, and background are displayed
Drive
A storage device that holds files and data on a computer
Email
Electronic messages sent over the internet
Email Address
A unique identifier for sending and receiving emails
Email Attachment
A file or document sent along with an email message
Ethernet
The wired technology to connect to the Internet
Executable File
A file containing instructions that can be executed or run by a computer program
File
A digital document that you can edit and save
File Explorer
A file management application on your computer
File Extension
A set of characters at the end of a filename to indicate the file type
File Type
The category or format of a file based on its content
Folder
A container for all your files
Forward
To send information or messages to a subsequent destination or recipient
Graphical User Interface
An interface that uses graphical elements for user interaction
Hardware
The physical parts of a computer
Hyperlink
A clickable link that navigates to another location or resource
Icon
A visual symbol representing a file, folder, or application
Inbox
A location where received emails are stored for reading and processing
Internet
The network that connects computers and phones all around the world
Keyboard
A set of keys used for inputting text and commands into a computer
Malware
Harmful software that cause problems for your device
Maximize
To enlarge a window to its full size on the screen
Media Player
Software designed for playing multimedia files, such as audio and video
Message Window
An interface for viewing and composing messages or emails
Minimize
To reduce a window to a smaller size on the screen
Modem
A device that connects a computer to the internet via a telephone or cable line
Monitor
The display screen of a computer where information is presented visually
Mouse
A pointing device used for navigating and interacting with a computer
Mouse Cursor
The icon that shows the position of your mouse
Multitasking
The ability to execute multiple tasks or processes simultaneously
Notification Area
The area on the taskbar displaying system and application notifications
Operating System
The main software program that controls your computer and phone
Path
The route or location of a file or folder in the computer's file system
Phishing
A common scam technique through SMS and email
Port
A physical or virtual endpoint for communication in a computer network
Preview Pane
A window pane that provides a preview of the content of a file or message
Private Browsing
A browsing mode that doesn't store history or cookies on the computer
Ransomware
Harmful software that locks your files and demands payment for their release
Recycling Bin
A temporary storage for deleted files before permanent removal
Router
A networking device that forwards data between computer networks
Search Box
A text input field for entering search queries or commands
Search Engine
Allows you to search for answers on the Internet
Sleep
A low-power state in which a computer reduces energy consumption
Software
The set of instructions that tells a computer what to do
Start Menu
A menu on the Windows operating system for accessing programs and features
Subfolder
A folder located within another folder
System Unit
The main part of a computer housing the central processing unit and other components
Tabs
Separate sections in a browser for viewing multiple webpages simultaneously
Taskbar
A bar on the desktop displaying open programs and system notifications
URL
The address of a webpage on the Internet
Website
A collection of web pages accessible through the internet
WiFi
The wireless technology to connect to the Internet
Wikipedia
A free online encyclopedia with articles on various topics
Word Processor
Software for creating, editing, and formatting text documents
