18) Linux PC

Linux (commonly in English, also , ) is a generic term referring to Unix-like graphical user interface (GUI) based computer operating systems based on the Linux kernel.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux

19) maintenance

maintenance is the keeping of your computer and how you take care of it, you can use programs like CCleaner to keep your computer free of internet junk that is saved on your computer and to change startup items, remove programs, etc.

17) inputting

inputting needs an actual input device like a keyboard or a mouse, so that means that the actual action you are doing with the device is the "inputting" like pressing keys on the keyboard will input the letters to show on your screen

16. humidity

humidity is wetness in the atmosphere, it means that its foggy somewhere or there is mist.

15. fragmentation

 the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk; "fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file.
Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fragmentation

14) flowchart

flow chart: a diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer program or an accounting system.

Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=flowchart

13) ergonomic keyboard

An ergonomic keyboard is a computer keyboard designed with ergonomic considerations to minimize muscle strain and a host of related problems. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergonomic_keyboard

12) encryption

encoding: the activity of converting data or information into code.
Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=encryption

11) driver

a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device.

Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=driver

10) defragmentations

In the context of administering computer systems, defragmentation is a process that reduces the amount of fragmentation in file systems. It does this by physically organizing the contents of the mass storage device to store files in a contiguous region if possible, or in the smallest possible number of regions (fragments) if not. It also attempts to create larger regions of free space using compaction to impede the return of fragmentation. Some defragmenters also try to keep smaller files within a single directory together, as they are often accessed in sequence. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defragmentation

9) data theft

Data theft is a growing problem primarily perpetrated by office workers with access to technology such as desktop computers and hand-held devices capable of storing digital information such as USB flash drives, iPodsand even digital cameras. Since employees often spend a considerable amount of time developing contacts and confidential and copyrighted information for the company they work for they often feel they have some right to the information and are inclined to copy and/or delete part of it when they leave the company, or misuse it while they are still in employment. Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_theft

8) corona wires

An electrically charged wire in a laser printer that pulls toner from the drum onto the paper. 

Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/corona-wire#ixzz1Hzl5jfu2

7) cookie

A cookie, also known as a web cookie, browser cookie, and HTTP cookie, is a piece of text stored on a user's computer by their web browser. A cookie can be used forauthentication, storing site preferences, shopping cart contents, the identifier for a server-based session, or anything else that can be accomplished through storing text data.
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie

6. cable management

Cable management refers to an important step during the installation of building services (i.e. electrical services) and the subsequent installation of equipment providing means to tidily secure electrical, data, and other cables. The term is often used interchangeably to refer to products used for the purpose of managing cables or to the workmanship carried out to cables whilst being installed. Cable management is important in many fields, such as IT, communications, power distribution, facility wiring, local area networks, etc.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_management

5. bundleware

Bundled software, commonly known as software bundles or bundleware, is the practice of including several related games or other software into a single package.
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundleware

4. beta testing

Software testing is an investigation conducted to provide stakeholders with information about the quality of the product or service under test.
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta-testing

3. backup

a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"

2. Application Software

Application software, also known as software application, application or app, is computer software designed to help the user to perform a singular or multiple related specific tasks. Typical examples are word processors, spreadsheets, media players and database applications.Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_software

Vocabulary MP2 Set #2 Algorithm

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algorithm

 an algorithm is an effective method for solving a problem using a finite sequence of instructions. Algorithms are used for calculation, data processing, and many other fields.

USB flash drive

A USB flash drive consists of flash memory data storage device integrated with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 1.1 or 2.0 interface. USB flash drives are typically removable and rewritable.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_flash_drive

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually personal computers), developed and invented by Ajay Bhatt working in Intel. USB is intended to replace many varieties of serial and parallel ports.

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usb

Trackball

an electronic device consisting of a rotatable ball in a housing; used to position the cursor and move images on a computer screen; "a trackball is essentially an upside-down mouse". Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=trackball

Tablet PC

In general terms, tablet PC refers to a slate- or tablet- shaped mobile computer device, equipped with a touchscreen or stylus.Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablet_PC

Supercomputer

a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time. Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=supercomputer

Software

written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory; "the market for software is expected to expand". Source: wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

Server

a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network. Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=server

Scanner

an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer. source: wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

ROM (READ ONLY MEMORY)

computer memory on which data has been prerecorded. Once data has been written onto a ROMchip, it cannot be removed and can only be read. source: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/R/ROM.html

Random Access Memory (RAM)

the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible.

Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ram 

Port

interface: (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)

Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=port

Pointing Device

A pointing device is an input interface (specifically a human interface device) that allows a user to input spatial (ie, continuous and multi-dimensional) data to a computer. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointing_device

Plug-and-play

In computing, plug and play is a term used to describe the characteristic of a computer bus, or device specification, which facilitates the discovery of a hardware component in a system, without the need for physical device configuration, or user intervention in resolving resource conflicts.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug_and_play

Output

output signal: signal that comes out of an electronic system.
source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=output

Notebook computer

notebook: a small compact portable computer that does everything a normal desktop computer does but just smaller.

Mouse

a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad; "a mouse takes much more room than a trackball". Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mouse

Motherboard

A motherboard is the central printed circuit board (PCB) in many modern computers and holds many of the crucial components of the system, while providing connectors for other peripherals.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboard

Monitor

display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor.

Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=monitor

Modem

(from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line. Source: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=modem

Mobile Devices

A mobile device (also known as cellphone device, handheld device, handheld computer, "Palmtop" or simply handheld) is a pocket-sized computing device, typically having a display screen with touch input or a miniature keyboard. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_device

Memory

Memory refers to the processes that are used to acquire, store, retain and later retrieve information. There are three major processes involved in memory: encoding, storage and retrieval. Source: http://psychology.about.com/od/cognitivepsychology/a/memory.htm

Laser Printer

A laser printer is a common type of computer printer that rapidly produces high quality text and graphics on plain paper. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_printer

Keyboard

The keyboard is an input device designed to enter text, characters and other commands into the computer.

Source :http://pcsupport.about.com/od/componentprofiles/p/p_kb.htm

Input

input signal: signal going into an electronic system 

Inkjet Printer

An inkjet printer is a type of computer printer that creates a digital image by propelling variable-sized droplets of ink onto paper.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkjet_printer

Information

Information in its most restricted technical sense is an ordered sequence of symbols that record or transmit a message. It can be recorded as signs, or conveyed as waves. Information is any kind of event that affects the state of a dynamic system. As a concept, however, information has many meanings.^[1] Moreover, the concept of information is closely related to notions of constraint, communication, control, data, form, instruction, knowledge, meaning, mental stimulus, pattern, perception, representation, and even entropy. 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information 

Hard Disk

A hard disk drive^[2] (HDD) is a non-volatile, random access device for digital data. It features rotating rigid platters on a motor-driven spindle within a protective enclosure. Data is magnetically read from and written to the platter by read/write heads that float on a film of air above the platters. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive 

Hardware

Refers to objects that you can actually touch, like disks, disk drives, display screens, keyboards, printers, boards, and chips. In contrast, software is untouchable. Software exists as ideas, concepts, and symbols, but it has no substance.
Source: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/H/hardware.html

FireWire

FireWire is a method of transferring information between digital devices, especially audio and video equipment. Also known as IEEE 1394, FireWire is fast -- the latest version achieves speeds up to 800 Mbps. At some time in the future, that number is expected to jump to an unbelievable 3.2 Gbps when manufacturers overhaul the current FireWire cables.

Source: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/firewire1.htm 

Expansion Slot

An expansion slot usually refers to any of the slots available on a motherboard for PCI, AGP, ISA, or other format expansion cards. Sometimes the openings on the rear of the caseare referred to as expansion slots. 

Source: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termse/g/expansion_slot.htm