storage is used for
mechanism that enables a computer to retain data, either temporarily or permanently.
what does the settings icon look like?
a gear
what are icons?
a small graphical representation of a program or file
what are applications?
the programmes designed to carry out specific tasks
what is an input?
any information or data that is sent to a computer for processing
what are 3 type of computer storage?
optical, magnetic and semiconductor.
how do you find the control panel?
search it up in the search box

what does this do?
space lining
what do applications do?
listening to music, sending emails, word processing, or putting together a spreadsheet for work.
what is an output?
Any information processed by and sent out from a computer or other electronic device
What is RAM?
a common computing acronym that stands for random-access memory
how do you change the application settings?
File > Options, Tools > Options
what makes an icon?
a person, symbol, image or picture that is widely admired for its conspicuous feature or allegiance.
what is an example of an application?
Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
what is an example of an input device on a computer?
keyboard, mouse, and touch screen
what are 4 storage methods in a computer?
Cloud Storage, Cloud Backup, USB Flash Drive, Optical Media Storage.
how do you change the background to you desktop?
click change desktop background in the control panel settings
one example of icons is
Computer, Documents, Internet Explorer, shortcut, and recycle bin
how much does it cost to create an applications
it can cost from at least 5,000 to even millions
what is an example of an output device?
monitors, printers, speakers, headphones, projectors, GPS devices, optical mark readers, and braille readers.
who invented storage in computers?
John Lynott and William Goddard, together with Louis Stevens and a team of engineers
specifically on windows 8 how can you open the control panel?
you can open the Control Panel directly from the Start screen. Using your keyboard, type Control Panel and press the Enter key.
who invented icons on a computer?
David Canfield Smith
what makes applications work?
it works in partnership with a computers software.
what is the difference between input and output devices?
An input device is connected to a computer that sends out data into the computer, while an output device is connected to a computer that receives incoming data.