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| A computer program that helps you perform a task for a specific purpose. |
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| An operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation that works with mobile computing devices and also with traditional desktop and laptop PC's. |
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| An underlying computer system on which application programs can run. |
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| A bar normally located at the bottom of the Windows desktop, displaying information about open programs and providing quick access to others. |
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| The symbol that displays on your screen in response to moving your mouse. |
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| The menu that displays when you click the start button, which consists of a list of installed programs on the left and a customizable group of app tiles on the right. |
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| A descriptive word for Windows 10 Start Menu because it provides a one screen view of links to information and programs that matter most to the signed in user. |
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| Notification area that displays the notification icons and system clock and calendar. |
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| To make a frequently used application more accessible, add its icon to the taskbar on the desktop. |
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| Captures an image of all or part of your computer screen and then annotate, save, copy, or share the image via email. |
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| Microsoft's search engine |
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| A collection of information stored under a single name. |
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| A container in which you can store your files |
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| portable device where you can store files (ex. USB, flash memory card, external hard drive) and transfer information from one computer to another. |
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| A free file-storage and file-sharing service provided by Microsoft when you sign up for a free Microsoft account. |
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| User interface in Windows 10 that groups commands for performing related tasks on tabs across the upper portion of a window. |
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| A context-sensitive menu that displays commands and options relevant to the active object, by right clicking. |
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| Tabs that are added to the ribbon automatically when a specific object, such as a picture, is selected and that contains commands relevant to the selected object. |
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| Displays your current location in the folder structure as a series of links separated by arrows; indicates the path. |
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| All the files - documents, spreadsheets, pictures, songs, and so on - that you create and store during the day to day use of your computer. |
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| Small images that represent commands, files, applications, or other windows. |
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| A reduced image of a graphic or program on the task bar that is open |
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| The Windows 10 personal assistant that helps search the Web and your PC, and can also assist with reminders, tasks, and other activities. |
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| list of recently used files that appears on the Start menu when you right-click an icon |
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| The main tool for finding, viewing, and managing the contents of your computer by showing the location and contents of every drive, folder, and file. |
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