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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Paste - This is the last part of the cut/copy option. Once you have cut or copied a file and decide where to you want it to be located, you then paste it in the folder.
PDF - A type of file commonly used for downloadable documents on the internet. PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
Pinned Programs - Windows XP allows you to place shortcuts so they will always appear when you click the start button. They are located above the recently used program and by default, we have place WIU_MVS_Secure.
Push - This is when we send an automatic program update to your computer through the server. Some Pushes we have done in the past included: client, Groupwise, and Symantec.
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