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1. Aka input/output.






2. A Windows wizard that sets options for starting and running a specific old program that will not otherwise run properly in Windows.






3. A device found in laptops that monitors and regulates power usage. The features vary by manufacturer - but typically - they provide short-circuit protection - give "low battery" warnings - and can be configured to shut down the computer automatically






4. The name used by the Windows operating systems to identify the second parallel port.






5. Aka nickel-cadmium.






6. Aka digital versatile disc (DVD).






7. Data communications over the cellular telecommunications networks.






8. [1] On computer circuit boards - a very tiny slide that indicates two states.. [2] In a network - a network device - much like a hub - except that a switch takes an incoming signal and sends it to only the destination port - avoiding collisions and m






9. A memory module (stick) that installs into matching DIMM sockets found on many motherboards. The word "dual" refers to the separate pins or connections on both sides of the module and socket.






10. Not revealing information about someone that would be harmful to or embarrass him or her.






11. Aka communication network riser.






12. The default Windows file system that includes many important features - including encryption and permissions.






13. The process of using an oscillating magnetic field to reduce and randomize the magnetic field that builds up on the shadow mask of a CRT monitor.






14. The delivery of electricity (as from a wall outlet) in which the flow of electrons reverses periodically and has alternating positive and negative values.






15. An assigned address or range of addresses on a system's address bus that - together with an interrupt request line (IRQ) - allows a device to be recognized by the processor.






16. Aka Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).






17. Device that stores digital data on magnetized media - such as floppy disks - the metal platters in hard disk drives - and magnetic tape media used in tape drives.






18. An Intel standard for starting up a computer over the network - without relying on a disk-based operating system. Used to install a new operating system or run diagnostics software.






19. A security feature introduced in Windows Vista to prevent unauthorized changes to Windows.






20. The plug at the end of a cable or the port or connection point on a computer or device.






21. A chip that works with a serial port - converting outgoing data from parallel to serial and incoming data from serial to parallel.






22. A cell phone with Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) functions built in.






23. In Windows - an Advanced Options menu choice that starts Windows without several drivers and components and loads only very basic - non-vendor-specific drivers for mouse - video - keyboard - mass storage - and system services. Safe Mode also displays






24. A now-obsolete type of rechargeable battery used in laptops and other portable devices - replaced by lithium-ion batteries.






25. A method for supporting up to 8.3 GB capacity hard drives. Both the BIOS and hard drive system must use LBA.






26. A square snap coupling for fiber-optic cable - about 2.5 mm wide - used for cable-to-cable connections or to connect cables to network devices. It latches with a push-pull action similar to audio and video jacks.






27. A standard for hard drives that attach to the Parallel AT Attachment (PATA) interface.






28. Aka access control entry.






29. A Windows display setting that allows you to adjust the number of colors - or color depth - used by the display.






30. A device installed at the end of a SCSI chain to absorb signals so they do not bounce back along the cable.






31. An Advanced Options menu choice that simply causes Windows to restart normally (if it can).






32. A device used with a laptop. The port replicator remains on the desktop with external devices connected to ports on it. A laptop then needs only one connection to the port replicator to have access to the peripherals.






33. Aka Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.






34. Used to represent the luminance signal in S-Video.






35. The second version of the IEEE 1394 standard; it supports speeds up to 3.2 Gbps and distances of up to 100 meters.






36. A local bus designed for video only - it provides a direct link between the processor and the video card - giving the video card direct access to main memory.






37. A Windows service designed to allow a user to invite someone to help troubleshoot a problem.






38. Aka root key.






39. A virus that is self-replicating.






40. Aka antistatic mat.






41. Program code that allows an operating system to control the use of a physical device.






42. A 25-pin D-shell connector.






43. A device that takes video output and projects it onto a screen for viewing by a larger audience.






44. In a laser printer - the lamp that heats the fusing rollers.






45. In a Wi-Fi network - the networking mode that allows peer-to-peer communications without the use of a centralized wireless hub - called a wireless access point (WAP).






46. Aka compact disc.






47. A printed circuit card that you add to the motherboard to enhance functionality. Also called an expansion card. Video adapters and network interface cards (NICs) are examples of adapter cards.






48. The boot loader file in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. During the boot loader phase - NTLDR takes control of the system - switches the CPU to protected mode - starts the file system - and reads the BOOT.INI file.






49. The portion of the chipset that controls communications between the CPU and system RAM.






50. The EXPLORER.EXE program. This program supports the entire Windows GUI. If EXPLORER.EXE is called up from inside the GUI - it opens a window for browsing your local disks and files.







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