Discovering Computers, Chapter 4
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End-user license agreement
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EULA
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The illegal copying and distribution of copyrighted software
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piracy
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Used as keyloggers to steal passwords and online accounts. Usually disguised as programs like utilities
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Trojan horses
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Usually run in the background of a system whenever needed
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device drivers
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Widgets or gadgets that appear on the desktop and display little pieces of information such as a calendar
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utility programs
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Operating system system that manages computer hardware and software
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platform
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Created by hackers to intentionally damage computers by deleting files, erasing hard drives, stealing information, or slowing computer performance
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malware
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This defines what text characters look like
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font type
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Shadowing and reflection are examples of this
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text effect
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What you need to change to make words appear bigger on the page
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font size
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The document formatting feature you use to make paragraphs line up with the left side of the page
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alignment
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You adjust this to control the amount of white space in between rows of text
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line spacing
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Types include flatbed, sheet-fed, pen, and handheld
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scanners
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Used by architects, scientists, interior designers, and engineers to create highly detailed and technically accurate drawings
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computer-aided design software
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A Web site where you can download graphics and photos for a fee
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Shuttershock
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The clarity or sharpness of an image
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resolution
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When TIFF, PNG, and GIF files can be compressed so the files contain all of their original data when uncompressed
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lossless compression
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All of the fields for a single database entry
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record
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A data retrieval tool that finds specified data within a database
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query
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A data entry tool you use to input data into a database
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form
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The display format that you choose when working with a database object on the screen
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view
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A collection of records
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table
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Applications that are stored on and run from removable storage devices like CDs, DVDs, or flash drives
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portable software
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Applications that are installed on your computer's hard drive
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local software
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Applications that run on smartphones and tablet computers
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mobile software
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Applications that you access over the Internet
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Web-based software
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Removes unused files like temporary Internet files from your hard drive
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disk cleanup utility
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Displays unsolicited advertisements in banners or pop-up windows
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adware
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Reorganizes the data on a magnetic hard drive so that you can access files more quickly
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disk defragmenter
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Not emptying this lets files remain on your computer and take up space
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Recycle Bin
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Software that scans incoming messages and programs to protect your computer
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virus protection
