GUI

Button (Computer)
A defined area of the screen, usually designed to look like a pushbutton, which, when clicked with a mouse, performs a given action often represented by an icon on the button face.
Drop-Down Menu
A drop-down menu is a graphical control element that allows users to choose one value from a list. When the menu is activated, it displays a list of options to choose from.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) is a user-friendly way of interacting with a computer that utilizes visual elements such as icons, menus, and a pointer device. GUIs help simplify commands and improve the overall user experience by providing intuitive and accessible controls.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) is a type of user interface through which users interact with electronic devices using graphical icons and visual indicators, as opposed to text-based interfaces.
Icon
An Icon is a small graphic representation used to identify a computer program, file, or function within a graphical user interface (GUI). It serves as a quick visual shorthand, helping users navigate and interact with their software more efficiently.
Macintosh
The Apple Macintosh computer, introduced in 1984, which was the first widely used computer with a graphical user interface (GUI).
Mouse (Computer Input Device)
A mouse is a computer input device used to interact with the graphical user interface of a computer by moving a pointer.
Taskbar
The taskbar is the area at the bottom of the screen in Windows operating systems, containing the Start Menu and buttons for every open application or window. It also includes icons in the System Tray (Systray) for various functions like volume control, clock, network connection, and specialized programs.

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