The primary software that runs applications and manages all the hardware, memory and other software on a computer.
A set of computer instructions that tells the computer how to work.
Most commonly used on a desktop or laptop computer and can perform many tasks without an internet connection.
An operating system used on mobile devices, such as a mobile phone or tablet.
Used on specialized computers that take in requests and send back a response (mail server, web server, etc).
Will only perform one type of task and are used in machines such as an ATM or a GPS system.
An operating system that is permanently etched into a hardware device such as a keyboard or a video card.
Operating systems that are most commonly used to run multiple operating systems on a computer system at the same time.
An operating system such as Windows, Mac OS, Android or iOS.
Software that only works on one platform, such as only on Android phones, or only on Mac computers.
Software that works on multiple platforms.
Used to log in to a computer, comprised of a username, password, personalized settings and set permissions.
Has full access and full control to manage other users, set permissions and change computer settings and programs.
Authorization given to user accounts that grants them certain privileges and enables them to access specific folders and files.
The main, controlling account responsible for providing security updates, antivirus software and setting permissions for anyone on the same network.
An agreed upon set of rules and permissions.
Specifying access rights and permissions for each user.
Proving the identity of the user.
An open-source and community-developed operating system.
An operating system that uses a graphical user interface designed by Apple Inc. for use on desktops and laptops.
An operating system that uses a graphical user interface designed by Microsoft for use on desktops and laptops.
A method of organizing files and retrieving them from storage.
Software that manages data and files along with the ability to create, modify, and move these files.
A type of interface that uses interactive graphical elements such as windows, buttons, and icons.
Updates that address and fix security vulnerabilities within a program or product.
A type of computer program that can spread by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code (rules).
A copy or snapshot of the state of your computer.
Backs up everything on your computer.
Backs up only what has changed since the last backup.
Used to navigate the world wide web and view HTML files.
A collection of data and files used to increase the speed of the browser.
Program code, usually written in JavaScript, that is executed on the client's browser.
An intermediary between the user and the Internet that takes requests from the user and returns a response.
Confirms the identity and authenticity of a website.
Processes commands to a computer program in the form of lines of text.
The suffix at the end of a filename that indicates what the type of file.
The electronic part of a computer that executes the instructions that are passed to it by the operating system. It’s also called a CPU, or central processing unit.
Legally binding guidelines for use and distribution of software.
Software that is available for anyone to access and modify.
Software that is owned by an individual or company.
Refers to the design of the essential parts of an application and how they are connected to each other.
Software installation that is performed on your local computer.
Software installation that is performed on a local area network (LAN).
Software that is installed, hosted and accessed entirely from a remote server or location.
