Glossary of tech terms

Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 10:51 PM

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Course: Glossary of tech terms (Glossary)

Glossary: Glossary of tech terms

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'.