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Restore Points
a saved "snapshot" of your Windows system files, settings, and installed applications at a specific time
IP Address
a unique, number assigned to every device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet
Web Browser
a software application used to access information on the World Wide Web (websites, images, and videos)
Internet
a global network for computer networks that allows communication and information sharing between connected devices
Moore's Law
the principle that the speed and capability of computers can be expected to double every two years
Ethics
philosophy studies, defines, principles of right and wrong, guiding how humans should live and act
Embodied Agents
artificial intelligence systems that possess a physical (robot) or virtual (avatar) body, allowing them to interact directly with their environment
Cloud Computing
the on-demand availability of computing resources such as storage
Mobile Devices OS
manages hardware and applications on smartphones, tablets, etc.
CRM Software
manages customer interactions across sales, marketing, and service teams
2-in-1 PC
a device that can function as both a traditional laptop and a tablet
Binary Code
Binary code is the fundamental, two-digit (0 and I) language of computing, representing data as "off" or "on" electrical signals. It encodes texts
RAM
a computer's short-term, memory-temporarily stores data, enabling fast CPU access
CPU
the "brain" of a computer, responsible for executing instructions from software, performing calculations, and managing hardware components
Digital Divide
the gap between individuals, households, and regions regarding their access to communication technologies
Operating System
interface between users and the machine
RAID
(Redundant Array of Independent Disks) combines multiple physical hard drives or SSDs into a single logical unit -improve performance, increase storage capacity, and provide data redundancy.
GPU
high-speed, parallel processing
Cache Memory
stores frequently accessed data close to the CPU
ERP Software
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) manages daily operations, including accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, and human resources
C:\ on Windows PC
main storage location for the operating system, installed applications, and user files
VPU
Vision Processing Unit (VPU) efficiently accelerate machine vision, AI inference, and image processing tasks
Machine Cycle
the fundamental 4-step process a CPU repeats—billions of times per second—to execute instructions
Email Etiquette
a set of principles for professional email communication
the world's largest professional networking platform, designed for career, job, ...
Social Networking
find people with similar interests to oneself.
Intellectual Property
refers to creations of the mind like iventions, art, ...
Application Software
computer program designed for users to perform specific, productive, or creative tasks
Windows 11
current, AI-enhanced flagship operating system from Microsoft
Simulation Software
creates mathematical representations of real-world systems to increase performance without physical, high-cost experiments
Course Mgt. Software
a digital platform designed to deliver educational content, training modules, and administrative tasks.
Mobile Devices OS
the primary software managing a smartphone, tablet, or wearable device's hardware, user interface, and applications
Sophisticated Modeling SW
used across industries to increase the speed of research, such as finding and producing vaccines
Computer Literate
having knowledge and skill to be able to use computers; familiar with the operation of computers
Computer Port
a physical docking point on a computer, such as USB, HDMI, or Ethernet, allowing devices to connect, communicate, and receive power
ROM
(Read-Only Memory) permanent computer storage, often used for firmware, that retains data without power
Beta Software
is a pre-release version of an application or program that is feature-complete but not yet fully tested
HDMI
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transmitting uncompressed audio and high-definition video signals over a single cable
Search Engine
a software system designed to help users find information on the internet by searching for keywords or phrases
Image-Editing Software
a digital tool designed to manipulate, enhance, and edit images
Deepfake Technologies
Artificial Intelligence used to fake videos, pictures, etc.
interrupt
signals sent to the CPU by hardware or software requiring immediate attention
Boot Process
the sequence of actions a computer undergoes to power on, initialize hardware, and so on
Crisis-Mapping Tool
provides information during disasters and conflicts
Ushahidi
collecting, visualizing, and mapping information using crowdsourced data
Unsupervised Learning
a machine learning technique that discovers hidden patterns, trends, and structures without human guidance
Bit
the smallest unit of digital information, representing a single binary value of either 0 or 1
byte
a group of binary digits or bits (usually eight) operated on as a unit
Acessibility Utilities
allowing users with disabilities to navigate, pay bills, and access information
Windows 11 Taskbar
design for pinning apps, launching tools, and accessing the Start menu, auto-hide, and manage system tray icons in
device drivers
translators between an operating system and hardware devices, for them to communicate
preemptive multitasking
an operating system method that manages CPU resources by allowing the OS to interrupt running tasks to switch focus to others
touch screen devices
electronic displays allowing direct user interaction via finger