Thursday, 1 June 2023, 3:54 PM
Site: Be Connected
Course: Glossary (Glossary)
Glossary: Glossary of tech terms
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Desktop

The screen that appears when you first log on to your computer.

Desktop computer

Normally the type of computer you have at home that's connected to a monitor, keyboard and mouse and always plugged into a power supply.

Display

Another name for a computer screen or monitor.

Double click

The act of pressing a mouse button twice quickly to perform a task.

Download

When you copy or save something like a file or picture from the internet to your device. E.g. 'Download the application form from the real estate agent's website'.