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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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Task Bar - This is the long box usually located at the bottom of your desktop. It contains the start button, quick launch area, open windows, and your system tray.

TESTAPPS - The development webserver. This server is a duplicate of the live webserver, ESSWEB, and is where all work on websites is done before being moved "live." This webserver is not publically available.



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