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Access
To obtain or retrieve information from a storage device. You can access a hard drive to use files that are stored there. You can access a cd drive to see the contents of a disc in the cd drive.
Access Time
This is how long it takes to access information on a storage device.
Active Window
In the Windows Operating system an active window is the current window that you are working on. The Windows in the background are not active.
Adapter
An add-on or inbuilt circuit board that is attached to your motherboard to give additional capabilities to your computer. For example most computers have a network adapter that will let you connect to the internet.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Acrobat Reader is software that allows you to view a PDF document (a document that can be seen but not changed). It can be downloaded free of charge from Adobe.
ADSL
Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a type of digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband technology that is used to connect to the Internet. It uses standard telephone lines to deliver high-speed data communications (up to 24 megabytes per second).
Analogue
Analogue is a conventional method of transmitting data. Standard landline telephones use analogue technology. It is distinct from digital technology, which provides for greater quality and speed of data transmission.
Application
Complete, self-contained programs that perform a specific function (ie. spreadsheets, databases)
Assistive technology
Assistive technology refers to any software or hardware that acts to assist and improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities. Examples include wheelchairs, prosthetics, voice-to-text technology and text-to-speech technology.
Attachment
An attachment is a document sent with an email message. Many types of files can be sent this way (e.g. Word documents, PDFs, Excel files, JPEGs). Be wary of attaching large files because these can take a lot of time for the recipient to download. If you have a large file, it is considered good practice to compress the file using software such as Winzip before attaching it.
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