TSDE Chapter 2-5

The Windows 8/8.1 tool that can be displayed anytime to give access to searching, sharing, the Start screen, devices, and operating system settings

Type of memory storage that is often used in portable devices such as USB flash drives, laptops, and PDAs; it is relatively inexpensive and characterized by quick read access time

Computer interface that displays pictures, icons, and other images; allows the user to give commands and navigate by clicking the mouse or tapping the screen rather than keying commands

Series of letters and/or numbers that identifies the user to the computer

Computer data storage for the operating system, applications, and data when a computer is on

Series of letters and/or numbers and symbols the user keys to gain access to a computer

Working memory of a computer that is erased or cleared when the computer is turned off

The tiled interface that displays when a user opens Windows 8 or 8.1

The means by which users get information and give commands to the computer

Open window in a GUI that lists the choices the user can make

A feature that automatically moves text down to the next line when the current line becomes full

Device used to store computer files; built into most personal computers

Device commonly used to store computer files

Network that connects computers that are close to each other, usually in the same building

Expert who manages a LAN