Computer and Network Terminology

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Web Application

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A computer program that runs in a web browser.

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Pinned Application

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A program that has been attached to a permanent location in either the Start menu or the Taskbar for easier access.

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Recycle Bin

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A file system directory where deleted folders and files are temporarily stored. Items in the Recycle Bin can be either restored or permanently deleted. The Recycle Bin is accessed through an icon on the Windows desktop.

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Microsoft Office

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A collection of desktop productivity applications. Examples of software applications included in Microsoft Office are Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

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SaaS

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Software where users are required to pay a monthly subscription fee.

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Desktop Application

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Software designed to run on desktop or laptop computers. Popular desktop applications include the Microsoft Office applications.

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Backstage View

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Displays information about the currently opened document and provides access to application settings, printing options, and saving and opening documents.

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Discussion Board

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A website where people can discuss various topics by posting messages. Typically, each conversation topic is a top-level post, and discussions happen as replies to the original post.

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Webinar

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A virtual meeting where one user projects their screen to the computers of multiple remote users.

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Screen Sharing

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Technology that lets users transmit their computer screens to each other.