TECH BASICS
Folders inside of folders, inside of folders.
What is a way to organize your Google Drive.
Data.
Information given to a computer
written communication that follows a structured format and uses respectful language.
Formal Letter
.docx
Microsoft Word Document
Portable Document Format
A Cloud
A storage device that stores your data via the internet.
Metadata.
Data about the data.
a personal or friendly communication written in a relaxed, conversational tone. It typically lacks the structured format of a formal letter.
Informal Letter
.mp3
Basic Audio File
NAME YOUR FILE
The first thing you do when you create a new file.
Is Google Drive a Cloud?
YES
File
Holds the data given to a computer and gives it a home.
Indicates the end of a letter. It is basically your way of saying ‘Goodbye” in a letter.
Closing Salutation
.pptx
Power Point Slides File
.csv
Spreadsheet File
Besides Google Drive... What are some Clouds that you use?
Answers Vary
Compression.
A file reduced in size by an application (compressing a file makes it unreadable to most programs until the file is uncompressed).
What does P.S. Stand for?
Postscript
.zip
Compression File
.jpeg
Lossless Image File. High Quality Image
USB Drive
A small portable device that plugs into your USB port. It holds and stores data.
Folder
Stores and organizes your files.
Name
House Number and Street Name
City, State, Zip Code
What is the correct way to put an address on a letter?
.gif
Animated Image File
.wav
High Quality Audio File Used for Music Production.