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Left Click
Single-click- selects (or highlights) an object
Double-click- executes the function associated with that object.
Copy, Paste and Cut
Copy- duplicates the text
Paste- drop duplicated text in a new place
Cut- duplicates the text and deletes it from the original location
Internet Browsers
An internet browser is a way for you to access the internet. Common browsers are:● Internet Explorer● Google Chrome● Safari● Firefox
Social Media
● Allows people from all over the world to connect with each other instantly.
● You can share words or pictures that can be seen by anyone
ex: Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter
Selfie
A self-portrait photograph taken by a camera phone or a digital camera. These are usually shared on social media.
Wearable Technology
❖ Clothing and accessories incorporates computer and other electronic technologies.
❖ Ex: Google Glass, Smart Watches, etc.
Apps
How do they work?❖ Phone/Tablet: Once
downloaded, start the app by pressing on its icon. Then follow any directions given by the app.
Streaming
A technique for transferring information, so that it can be processed at a continuous and steady stream.
Cloud Computing
Cloud Platforms:❖ iCloud - The digital storage service
for Apple Inc.
❖ Dropbox - The file hosting service made by Dropbox Inc.
❖ Google Drive - The file storage system managed by Google
Microsoft Word vs Google Docs
Microsoft Word- computer program which you must pay for-it saves all documents to your computer
Google Drive- free website on the internet-it saves all documents to the internet
Drag and Drop
Move something from one place to another1. Move the pointer to the object
2. Press, and hold down, the left button on the mouse to "grab" the
object
3. While still holding the left button, "Drag" the object to the desired
location by moving the pointer
4. "Drop" the object by releasing the left button
Download vs Upload
Download - The receiving of data over the Internet
Upload - The sending of a file from your computer
Fourth Generation (4G)
The fourth generation of telephone services for cell phones and smart phones.
The Difference Between Wi-Fi & 4G
The main difference between the two is the accessibility.❖ Wi-Fi is open to any device that can pick up
its signal in a certain range.❖ 4G is used by individual devices at greater
ranges.