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Computer
An electronic device that is designed to process data, perform calculations, and communicate with other devices.
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Compression Software
Compresses files. To send or store a file it often needs to be compressed in some way, to reduce the amount of space it takes up on the storage media or the bandwidth required to send it over a network.
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Computer Management Console
Provides tools for administering the local computer, including Device Manager, Event Viewer, Disk Management, Services, and Performance Monitor
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Constant
Identifier for a value that is fixed before program execution and does not change.
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Control Panel
In Windows, it is a management interface for display settings, network settings, power options, and other settings.
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Cookie
Text file used to store information about a user when they visit a website.
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CPU
Central Processing Unit. The primary component of a computer that performs the majority of the processing and computing tasks.
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DAC
Discretionary Access Control. Access control model where each resource is protected by an Access Control List (ACL)
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Database
An organized collection of data that is stored and accessed electronically.
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DDR SDRAM
Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. Standard for SDRAM where data is transferred twice per clock cycle.
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Fuser
A component in a printer that applies heat to fix toner onto the paper.
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Group Account
A collection of user accounts
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Hexadecimal
Notational system with 16 values per digit
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Hot Swappable
A device that can be added or removed without having to restart the operating system.
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IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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IMAP
Internet Message Access Protocol. TCP/IP application protocol providing a means for a client to access email messages stored in a mailbox on a remote server.
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Ink Dispersion Printer
Better known as inkjets, this is a type of printer where colored ink is sprayed onto the paper using microscopic nozzles in the print head.
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Integer
Data type supporting storage of whole numbers.
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Internet
The Internet is a worldwide network of networks based on the TCP/IP protocol.
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Internet of Things
The global network of personal devices such as phones, tablets, fitness trackers, etc.
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