a self-contained program or piece of software; an application, especially when downloadable to a mobile device
socket at the back of a PC for connecting peripherals (obsolescent)
the main disk inside a computer used for storing programs and information. It is hard because it is metal. See floppy disk.
a socket at the back of a computer for connecting external equipment or peripherals, especially printers
Memory is for the temporary storing of information while a computer is being used. See RAM, ROM and cache.
a (small) defect or fault in a program
a copy of files from a computer's hard disk, usually made on some external medium such as CD-ROM or flash drive. A backup is made in case the hard disk file(s) are erased or damaged.
a disk for storing computer information. It looks like an audio CD.
the equipment inside a computer that creates the image on the screen
a small, unauthorized program that can damage a computer
a specific computer record. It could contain data such as text (eg essay.doc), or a program such as paint.exe.
equipment connected to a computer for sending/receiving digital information by telephone line. You may need a modem to connect to the Internet, to send electronic mail and to fax.
a sub-division of a computer's hard disk into which you put files
a program that finds and removes viruses from a computer
a small program that tells a PC how a peripheral works
International network of computers that you connect to by telephone line. Two popular services of the Internet are the World Wide Web and electronic mail.
Disk Operating System. The original system used for PCs, where you typed in commands instead of pointing and clicking.
Central Processing Unit. This is a PC's heart or "brains".
abbreviation of "universal serial bus"; a standardized connection for attaching devices to computers etc
parallel port
memory
file
virus
app
DOS
anti-virus software
USB
CPU
backup
folder
driver
CD-ROM
Internet
graphics card
bug
modem
hard disk
serial port
