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Computer Electronics
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Computer Networking
11th Grade
12/07/2012

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Control Panel
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Central repository for all the applets in Windows for modifying user interface and hardware settings.
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My Computer
Definition
Its in all Windows versions, but Explorer is preferred by many users to view all local drives.
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Command prompt utilities
Definition
Used more for advanced computer and network
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Taskbar/systray
Definition
In virtually all Windows installations, there will be a few programs running as soon as the system boots, and frequently, these programs will have icons appear in the System Tray, also known as the systray, located in the lower-right corner of the desktop
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Administrative tools
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Windows comes with certain tools and applets built-in to allow users with administrative-level access to make configuration changes and perform certain tasks on a systemr���
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Start Menu
Definition
Is one of the most distinctive parts of Windows, marking a major change in user interfaces from early versions of Windows to Windows 95, where the Windows GUI as known today was first introduced. It�s also very flexible; the Start Menu has a default configuration, and most programs add at least one shortcut to it during program installation, but users can add items to the Start Menu, place shortcuts to frequently used programs in the Taskbar, remove items, create or remove folders, relocate items between folders and switch between icon sizes, as well as do a sort on the menu by right-clicking the menu and selecting Sort By Name.
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Windows Explorer
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Is the file and directory management interface used by Windows, and is used for local drives/network resources and Internet content.
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Task Manager
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Shows the processes of Windows and active applications in real time
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