With a handheld game console, the controls, screen, and speakers are built into the device.

A handheld game console is small enough to fit in one hand, making it more portable than the standardgame console. With the handheld game console, the controls, screen, and speakers are built into the device.Many handheld game consoles can communicate wirelessly with other similar consoles for multiplayergaming.In addition to gaming, many console models allow users to listen to music, watch movies, andconnect to the Internet.ServersAservercontrols access to the hardware, software, and otherresources on a network and provides a centralized storage area forprograms, data, and information (Figure 2-44). Servers can supportfrom two to several thousand connected computers at the same time.In many cases, one server accesses data, information, and programson another server. In other cases, people use personal computers orterminals to access data, information, and programs on a server. Aterminal is a device with a monitor, keyboard, and memory.

having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies.

An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules, produce information (output), and store the information for future use.

Also called a notebook computer, is a thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen on its lid and a keyboard in its base.

A thin lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen.

Or desktop computer, is a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table.

A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network.

A computing device small enough to hold in your hand.

an Internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, and several other apps.

a short note, typically fewer than 300 characters, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device.

a photo or other image, sometimes along with sound and a text, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device

a short video clip, usually about 30 seconds, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device

a device that allows you to take photos ans store the photographed images digitally.

Sometimes called a personal media player, is a mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media.

(short for electronic book reader), is a mobile device that is used primarily for reading e-books.

or digital book, is an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital devices.

A mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.

a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.

any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instruction into a computer or mobile device.

contains keys you press to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device

an input device that allows a user to control a small symbol on a screen called the pointer

a pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand comfortably 

A small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

an input device that enables you to speak into a computer or mobile device.

a light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process.

any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people.

an output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper.

an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

allow you to hear audio, that is, music, voice, and other sounds.

consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and that data needed by those instructions.

A place in computers that keeps data, instructions, and information.

records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media.

a storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data.

a storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information.

a portable flash memory storage device that you plug into a USB port, which is a special, easily accessible opening on a computer or mobile device.

a removable flash memory, usually no bigger than 1.5 inches in height or width, that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer.

An optical disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable metal disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser.

an Internet service that provides storage to computer users.

A duplicate of content on a storage medium that you can use in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

a worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.

a global library of information available to anyone connected to the Internet.

consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents.

An electronic document on the web, which can contain text, graphics, audio, and video.

software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device.

software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.

Online Social Network (Social Networking Site)

a website that encourages members in its online community to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users.

short for malicious software, is software that acts without a user's knowledge and deliberately alters the computer's and mobile device's operations. 

involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.

consists of a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to preform and how to preform them.

a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware.

Consist of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

used to describe applications stored on a computer.

an application you download from a mobile device's application store or other location on the Internet to a smartphone or other mobile device.

application is copied from storage to memory.

controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen.

someone who develops programs and apps or writes the instructions that direct the computer or mobile device to process data into information.

hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa.

uses radio signals to provide high-speed Internet and network connections to computers and devices capable of communicating via Wi-Fi

uses short-range radio signals to enable bluetooth-enabled computers and devices to communicate with each other.

a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.

save the home user money and provide many conveniences.

and school networks can be small, such as in a room or building, or widespread, connecting computers and devices across a city, country, or the globe.

Educators and teaching institutions use technology to assist with education

Many people and companies use online banking or finance software to pay bills, track personal income and expenses, manage investments, and evaluate financial plans.

Many government offices have websites to provide citizens with up-to-date information.

You can purchase just about any product or service on the web, including groceries, flowers, books, computers, and mobile devices, music, movies, airline tickets, and concert tickets.

You can use computers and mobile devices to listen to audio clips or live audio; watch video clips, television shows, or live performances and events; read a book, magazine or newspaper; play a myriad of games individually or with others.

where you can access the media content while it downloads.

Nearly every area of health care uses computers; to maintain and access patient records; monitor patients; robots deliver medication; assist doctors with medical tests; assist with researching and diagnosing medical conditions; communicate with patients.

Navigation systems such as GPS, some are built into smartphones

All branches of science, from biology to astronomy to meteorology, use computers to assist them with collecting, analyzing, and modeling data. 

Many publishers of books, magazines, newspapers, music, film, and video make their works available online.

an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles (posts) in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order.

Recorded media that users can download or stream to a computer or portable media player.

Computer-aided Manufacturing

(CAM) refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly

any person who spends time using technology at home

includes employees of companies with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed who work from home.

includes any person who works with computers or mobile devices while away from a main office, home, or school.

a user who requires the capabilities of a powerful computer

you match the files in two or more locations with each other

or internet cafe, which is a location that provides computers with internet access, usually for a fee

a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

a business that provides individuals and organizations access to the internet free or for a fee

represents the amount of data that travels over a network

is equal to approximately one million characters

equal to approximately one billion characters

an ISP that offers wireless internet access to computers and mobile devices with the necessary built-in wireless capability, wireless modems, or other communication devices that enable wireless connectivity.

Major carriers of network traffic

Short for Internet Protocol Address is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.

a text-based name that corresponds to the IP address of a server that hosts a website

the method that the Internet uses to store domain names and their corresponding IP addresses

a collection of related webpages and associated items, such as documents and pictures stored on a webserver

a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device

refers to the first page that is displayed on a website

where the top of the browser shows a tab for each webpage you display

a webpages' unique address

is a type of software for computers and mobile devices that reads a users specified web feeds and collects their most recent content

a website that enables members to manage and share media such as photos, videos, and music

a collaborative website that allows users to create, add, modify, or delete website content via a browser

sometimes called online travel agencies, enable users to reserve a flight, hotel, or vehicle.

any product or service you can purchase on the web

contains product descriptions, images, and a shopping cart

allows the customer to collect purchases

short for electronic commerce, is a business transaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the Internet

the development and maintenance of websites

Five Major Steps in Publishing

• Plan the website
• Design the website
• Create the website
• Host the website
• Maintain the website

refers to any application that combines media with text

the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as three-dimensional space

or add-ons, is a program that extends the capability of a browser

electronic mail; is the transmission of messages and files via a computer network

a group of email addresses used for mass distribution of a message

a real-time Internet communications service that notifies you when one or more of you established contacts is online and then allows you to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room with them

A real time typed conversation that takes place on a computer or mobile device

a website of application the permits users to chat with others who are online at the same time

or message board; is an online area in which users have a written discussions about at particular subject

Voice over IP; enables users to speak to other users via their internet connection

File Transfer Protocol; is an internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading to and from other computers on the internet

the process of transferring files from your computer or mobile device to a server on the internet

Short for internet etiquette; is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet; that is the conduct expected of individuals while online.

a computer that can preform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself and is intended to be used by one person at a time.

a computer small enough to fit in one hand

the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources such as servers and storage devices 

uses software to divide a physical server logically into many virtual servers

the fastest most powerful computer and the most expensive capable of processing many trillions of instruction in a single second

a computer usually with limited processing power that enables users to send data and/or receive information from a server, or host computer

Point of sale terminals record purchases process credit or debit cards and update inventory

Automated Teller Machine is a self-service banking terminal that connects to a host computer through a network

a freestanding terminal that usually has a touch screen for user interaction

An environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the internet

SMS (Short Message Service)

users can send and receive short text messages, usually fewer than 300 characters

MMS (Multimedia Message Service)

picture and video message services

the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device

collection of stored digital media

a small mobile device that contains a screen, speakers, controls, and game console all in one unit

a special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product

the point at which a peripheral device (keyboard) attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device so that the peripheral device can send data to or receive information from the computer or mobile device

short for universal serial bus port can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector

an external device that provides connections to peripheral devices by connecting the port replicator through ports built into the device

NFC (Near Field Communications)

uses close range radio signals to transmit data between two NFC enabled devices

occurs when the electrical supply or voltage drops, often defined as more than five percent below the normal volts

Overvoltage or Power Surge

Occurs when the incoming electrical supply or voltage increases often defined as more than five percent above the normal volts

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

a device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power

Repetitive Strain Injuries

an injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, or joints. Technology related RSIs include tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome 

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

a technology related health concern that affects eyesight 

copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period

copyrighted software that is provided at no cost by an individual or a company that retains all rights to software

has been donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions

Productivity Applications

Assist you in becoming more effective and efficient while performing daily activities at work, school, and home.

sometimes called a word processor, is an application that allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics

a collection of drawings, photos and other images

Is a small mobile device that contains a screen speakers controls and game console all

Is it true that with an all

Do mobile computers and devices typically have a separate physical display device?

Which of the following is the term for entering information on a device?