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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RAM - This is the internal memory that your machine uses to process requests. RAM is a key issue when it comes to a computers performance.
Reboot - To restart a computer.
Recently Used Programs - When you click on the start button there is a menu with two sides. The left side has a top and bottom part. The bottom part lists all the programs that you have recently used.
Restart - When you click the start button and then select the shutdown option, you are giving several other options to choose from; one of those options is restart. If you pick this option, your computer will shutdown and then automatically turn it self back on.
Right Click - This is when you click one time on the right mouse button. Remember, if we don't say right click, it's always left click.
Right-clicking - Clicking the right mouse button.
Router - This is one of many infrastructures that you don't see. It is connected to your computer via the wall plate in your office.
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