Computer Terms
Here you can find simple definitions for most common computer terms. Don't worry if you don't understand computer jargon; all definitions are presented in an easy-to-understand way.If you have a computer term that you would like to have defined, please email it to miss@wiu.edu.
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Click - This is when you click one time on the left mouse button.
Client - This is a program that allows your computer to talk to the server. This program is updated from time to time as changes are made to the server or when updates arrive.
Closing Windows - At the top right of most windows there are three icons. The X is the icon for closing windows. When you click the X, the window will disappear. The only way to access it again is to open it again.
Clustering - Tying one or more servers together to create a fault tolerant network. If one goes down the other picks up the load and the network keeps running
Copy - You use this option to create a copy of the file in the same location or in another location.
CPU - Commonly refers to the main part of the computer system (where your hard drive, floppy drive, processor and memory is). Technically, the CPU stands for "central processing unit," which is the processor in the computer.
Cut - You use this option to move a file from location to another. This will not leave a copy of the file when you are done.
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