Introduction to Computer Vocabulary

Here you will read the different vocabulary words and definitions.

Keyboard- An input device through which data and instructions are entered into the computer’s main memory

keyboard

 

Maximize - when you enlarge a window to fit the desktop

maximize

 

Start Menu - Used to access files, programs and shut down windows

start menu

 

Web Site- A site (location) on the World Wide Web. Each Web site contains a home page, which is the first document users see when they enter the site. The site might also contain webpages.

www.

 

Email - a fast convenient way to send a message to someone on another computer

email

 

Hardware - types include monitor, keyboard, and printer

hardware

 

Save - a command that allows you to store a file

save

 

CPU (Central Processing Unit)- The CPU is the brains of the computer. Sometimes referred to simply as the processor or central processor, the CPU is where most calculations take place. In terms of computing power, the CPU is the most important element of a computer system.

cpu

 

Cursor - a blinking symbol on the computer

 

Internet - Worldwide network of computer servers

http:

 

Computer - to store, process and retrieve information

computer