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This is how you tell the computer what you want it to do. You can input information
using a keyboard, mouse, or even your voice.
Input
A key on the keyboard that, when pressed, makes all the letters you type
uppercase (big letters) until you press it again.
Caps lock
Programs that let you do specific things on a computer, like writing,
drawing, browsing the internet, or playing games.
Application Software:
A router is a device that connects your computer to the internet and directs the
flow of data between your devices and the internet.
Router
is a clickable link on a webpage that takes you to another page or
website when you click on it.
Hyperlink
This is how the computer shows you what it has done. It can be anything from
displaying words on a screen, playing sounds through speakers, or printing something on
paper.
Output
A key on the keyboard that helps you move quickly to the next spot in a document or
form, or create a space in a document.
Tab
Binary is a way of counting using only two digits, 0 and 1. Computers use binary
code to store and process information.
Binary
The cloud is like a virtual storage space on the internet where you can save and
access your files from anywhere using the internet.
Cloud
are small pieces of data stored on your computer by websites. They help
remember your preferences and make your online experience smoother.
Cookies
A tiny piece inside the computer that helps it think and perform tasks. It's
like the brain of the computer.
Computer chip
A key that deletes the character to the left of the cursor in a document, letting
you correct mistakes.
Backspace
A hard drive is like a digital storage space in your computer. It stores all your
files, programs, and data permanently.
Hard drive
A network is a group of connected computers that can communicate and share
information with each other.
Network:
A bookmark is like saving a favorite page. It helps you quickly go back to
websites you like without having to search for them.
Bookmark
A program on a computer that helps you do specific tasks like writing a story,
drawing a picture, or playing a game.
Application
Figuring out what's wrong when the computer isn't working right and
fixing it.
Troubleshooting
A flash drive is a small portable device that you can use to store and transfer
files. It's like a mini digital storage that you can carry with you.
Flash drive
is like the address of a website. It tells your
browser where to find a specific web page on the internet.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
Web crawlers are automated programs that search and index web pages on
the internet, helping search engines provide relevant results.
Web crawlers
A button on the keyboard that lets you change the letters from lowercase to
uppercase (small letters to big letters) or make special symbols.
Shift
The main software that manages all the computer's activities, like
Windows, macOS, or Linux. It lets you open and run applications.
Operating System:
An IP address is a unique set of numbers that identifies a specific device on a
network, helping them communicate with each other.
IP address
are like different sections in your internet browser. You can open multiple tabs
to switch between different web pages easily.
Tabs
are the specific keywords or phrases you type into a search
engine to find information on the internet.
Search criteria