Basic Computer Vocab

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This is a picture or an image.

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Graphic

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Software that was written to do bad stuff to your computer.

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Virus

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This is an extra copy of a file or document.

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Backup

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This is where the data is that a computer stores. The more of this, the more data the computer can do and hold.

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Memory

Front

This is a small symbol or picture that represents a program or other things.

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Icon

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This is an abbreviation for Frequently Asked Questions.

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FAQ

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The address of documents, web pages and resources on the internet.

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URL

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This is the first page you see when you open your browser.

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Homepage

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This is the program you use to browse web pages like Firefox, Chrome or Edge.

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Browser

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This is the screen that appears if you are not browsing the Internet, reading a file, playing a game or have any windows open. Your icons are on this screen.

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Desktop