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A File Extension is a short group of letters, occurring after the period in a file name which indicates the format, function and identity of a given file of information....keep reading
A backup is a file or set of files that are created for the purpose of restoring data back to its original location and with its original information. Backups can be made for files, settings, applications, computers, smartphones, and other devices....keep reading
Computers are electronic devices that can perform calculations using instructions from software. All computers need a processor, some memory and a way for a user to communicate with the computer, like a keyboard, mouse, and display. Many devices have built-in computers. Some common ones you may already use are a microwave, a...keep reading
While some software programs are applications, others types of software programs are called operating systems. An operating system is a software program that manages other software programs when they want to use the hardware. It's like a traffic cop at a busy intersection with a broken signal....keep reading
Peripherals are any device that attaches to your computer with a cable or wireless connection. You're probably familiar with a printer, which is one of the most common peripherals. But many devices can be attached to a computer, whether it's a desktop, laptop, or smartphone....keep reading
Companies make products and offer services, and their goal is to make a profit for their investors. Governments and industry organizations create standards. These don't always go well together....keep reading
For computers to communicate with each other they need to connect to each other. When computers connect to other computers it's called a network. Networks make it possible for us to visit websites using the internet. These websites are on computers located somewhere on the...keep reading
USB, which stands for universal serial bus, is a component that allows devices to be connected to computers. A desktop or laptop computer, mp3 player and most smartphones feature the female port of a USB. A male USB connector is needed to connect these devices for usage or charging....keep reading
A software program is the set of alphanumeric instructions that are given to computers and devices to perform calculations. Without software, our hardware wouldn't be able to do anything useful for us....keep reading
A device is a computer that simply isn't a personal computer. It includes a CPU, memory, and a way for a person to use the device. A device can do many, if not all, of the things a personal computer can do because it is a computer by any other name. It's called a device because it just doesn't have the traditional case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse we often associate with a personal computer. In a way, devices are to computers what breeds are to dogs....keep reading