In Microsoft Windows, the active window is the one that currently has the focus, meaning it is the window in which keyboard or mouse actions will be effective. The title bar of the active window is usually a different color from those of other windows, indicating its active status.
The clipboard is a temporary storage area in a computer's memory used for storing text, images, and other data that are cut or copied from a document. Both Macintosh and Windows operating systems support this feature.
A rapid and significant decline in stock prices or economic activity, or a catastrophic hardware or software failure in data processing systems.
A deadlock is a situation in which two or more competing actions are waiting for the other to finish, and thus neither ever does.
A Disk Operating System (DOS) is a computer operating system that utilizes a disk storage device such as a floppy disk, hard disk drive, or optical disc as a memory. DOS is used for performing functions such as file management, program loading, and running software applications.
DOS (Disk Operating System) is an operating system primarily used in the early days of personal computing to manage disk storage and file systems. It is known for its command-line interface and was widely used before the advent of graphical user interfaces.
Double-click refers to the action of clicking a computer mouse twice in rapid succession. It is commonly used to perform actions such as opening files, folders, or applications. In some systems, a single click might replace the double-click functionality.
A Folder is a digital metaphor used to organize files on a computer, similar to how physical folders organize documents in a file cabinet. Initially termed directories in DOS, the nomenclature was later adopted by Windows 95 and subsequent versions.
Microsoft Corporation is a global leader in software, services, devices, and solutions, renowned for its contributions to the personal computing, productivity, and gaming industries.
Multitasking refers to the capability of an operating system to run multiple computer applications concurrently. This allows users to perform multiple operations, such as printing a document, working on a different program, and downloading content from the Internet simultaneously.
An open operating system (OS) is a computer operating system that is designed to run on multiple hardware platforms and processors, thereby providing flexibility and portability for application software and computer data.
A smartphone is a mobile phone that includes various features such as memory, computing, and connectivity. Smartphones are capable of functioning as personal digital assistants (PDAs), sending and receiving emails, and browsing the web. Software developers create applications (apps) which can be used online or offline to perform specific tasks. Popular smartphones include BlackBerry, iPhone, and those running on Android or Windows Phone operating systems.
A person who writes the programs needed for a computer system to function, such as operating systems, language processors and compilers, and data file management programs.
UNIX is a powerful operating system developed by AT&T Bell Laboratories in 1969. Known for its robustness and flexibility, UNIX can be used on multiple platforms and supports a wide variety of hardware types. It is particularly popular for workstation computers on networks and is primarily utilized by universities and mid-sized businesses.
Windows, a graphical user interface introduced by Microsoft in the 1980s, revolutionized the way users interacted with computers by providing a user-friendly and visually appealing environment, significantly impacting personal and business computing.
