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Word List with 11 words
By Dictionary.com

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mouse

a small device that can move the cursor the screen to any position.

cursor

A movable, sometimes blinking, symbol that indicates the position on the screen.

software

the programs used to direct the operation of a computer.

hardware

the devices comprising a computer system, as the disk drives, keyboard, or screen.

USB

an external interface for connecting other devices (like a camera or thumb drive) to a computer.

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icon

a picture, image, or other representation used to signify a folder or application on the screen.

application

a computer program that is written and designed for a specific need, like Microsoft Word or Angry Birds.

e-mail

a system for sending messages from one individual to another.

folder

a directory of files.

download

to transfer to a computer from somewhere else.

virus

code planted illegally in a computer program, often to damage or shut down a system or network.

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