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Summary & Resources

Key Terms

application software Available for edu- mobile computing device A small, porta-
cational, professional, and personal use on ble computer such as a smartphone, laptop,
desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smart- or tablet.
phones, and other mobile devices, this soft-
ware represents all the programs that allow multimedia Text, graphics, and sound.
you to do things on your computer.
netbooks Sometimes referred to as mini
apps Short for applications, the software laptops or subnotebooks because they have
that runs on mobile devices. less computing power, these small, light-
weight computing devices are designed
bits Measurements of the speed at which primarily for consuming content. Google’s
the computer performs calculations or Chromebook is a type of netbook.
transfers data.
open-source software Software that can
bytes Pronounced “bites,” measurements be used, modified, and distributed by any-
of the size or capacity of a computer file and one. Google Drive applications are an exam-
the computer memory or storage devices. ple of open-source software.

cloud storage Also known as “the cloud,” platform Also known as the operating sys-
storage on the Internet and remote servers. tem, the software that runs all the programs
and applications on your device.
desktop computer Computing devices that
are designed to rest on a table or desk and presentation software Software that
be used in a single location. They are fairly allows the user to create electronic slides
large because they consist of several compo- that display text and incorporate multimedia
nents connected together to create a com- and links to websites.
plete computer system.
proprietary software Software that is
digital tools Electronic devices and pro- owned and controlled by its creator; for
grams that translate data into readable example, Microsoft Office and Apple iWork.
information, including documents, images,
videos, and games. software The systems and programs that
run on your computer hardware.
graphics Visual images.
spreadsheet software Software that
hardware Equipment associated with includes graphing functions, so you can
your electronic devices; in other words, show numbers in a bar, line, or pie chart.
the machinery, wiring, and other physical Spreadsheets can also be used to balance
components. your personal checkbook and create and
monitor a family budget.
laptop Also referred to as a notebook,
a portable computer that has the same sync The ability to synchronize all elec-
components and capabilities as a desktop tronic devices, so that when the user makes
computer. changes to any of these devices, the changes
are made everywhere.

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