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DCC Terms
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02/27/2010

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RAM Memory
Definition
RAM Memory is short term memory that your computer uses while it is on to run programs and other features.
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Hard Drive
Definition
A Hard Drive is the long term Data and Program storage device in your computer.
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USB
Definition
USB stand for Universal Serial Bus(I think), the USB ports are sockets you can plug multiple things into. I.E: Flash Drives, Mouse, Keyboard, Phone Charger, etc.
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CPU
Definition
CPU stand for Central Processing Unit; it is pretty much the brains of your computer. Everything you run on your computer is based off of information through the processor.
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File Management
Definition
File Management is an easy way to free up space and keep your computer organized for easy access to often used files.
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Flash Drive
Definition
A Flash Drive is a portable storage device that plugs into your computer via the USB ports.
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.EXE
Definition
.EXE means that the program/file is executable; meaning it will run something else. I.E: An installer program for Firefox.
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WYSIWYG
Definition

What You See Is What You Get

This is used mostly on websites as an option to format your text. Your text will show up exactly how it is typed.

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Creating a New Folder
Definition
To create a new folder you need to right click on any blank space on your desktop or in a folder, and mouse-over "New", then click folder.
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Opening Windows Explorer
Definition
To open Windows Explorer you just need to open any folder on your computer. I.E: My Documents
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Windows Explorer VS. Internet Explorer
Definition
Windows Explorer is a browser to view files and programs that are directly on your computer, while Internet Explorer is a web browser to view web sites
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Firefox VS. Internet Explorer
Definition

Firefox is better.

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