desktop
the visual backdrop of a graphic user interface (GUI) that makes interacting with the computer easier
graphic user interface (GUI)
using a pointing device, usually a mouse, so that you have the ability to click on commands instead of typing them
downloading
the process of copying data from a main source and transferring it to another computer
e-mail software
software that lets you create and receive electronic messages (e-mail)
file
an electronic copy of your work that you can save, print, and come back to later.
file name
a name given to a computer file
File menu
drop-down list of actions the computer can perform on a file (open, close, save, print)
folder
a way to organizing information, can hold files and other folders
hardware
collection of the physical components that make up the computer. (you can touch them)
software
the instructions for the computer, programs that the computer uses (you can not touch)