Computer Key Terms Letter T
Tablet
A type of microcomputer that contains a thin system unit, most of which is the monitor. The best-known tablets are Apple’s iPad, Motorola’s Zoom, and HP’s Slate.
Text Messaging (texting)
The process of sending a short electronic message typically less than 160 characters using a wireless network to another person who views the message on a mobile device, such as a smartphone.
Tab
Used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas, with each tab being organized into groups that contain related items.
Toolbar
Bar located typically below the menu bar containing icons or graphical representations for commonly used commands.
Tower Computer
A desktop system unit placed vertically.
Technical Writer
Prepares instruction manuals, technical reports, and other scientific or technical documents.
Toggle Key
These keys turn a feature on or off like the CAPS LOCK key.
Touch Pad
Used to control the pointer by moving and tapping your finger on the surface of a pad.
Touch Screen
Monitor screen allowing actions or commands to be entered by the touch of a finger.
T1
High-speed lines that support all digital communications, provide very high capacity, and are very expensive.
T3
Copper lines combined to form higher-capacity options.
Telephone Line
A transmission medium for both voice and data.
Topology
The configuration of a network.
Trojan horse
Program that is not a virus but is a carrier of virus(es). The most common Trojan horses appear as free computer games, screen savers, or antivirus programs. Once downloaded they locate and disable existing virus protection and then deposit the virus.
A type of microcomputer that contains a thin system unit, most of which is the monitor. The best-known tablets are Apple’s iPad, Motorola’s Zoom, and HP’s Slate.
Text Messaging (texting)
The process of sending a short electronic message typically less than 160 characters using a wireless network to another person who views the message on a mobile device, such as a smartphone.
Tab
Used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas, with each tab being organized into groups that contain related items.
Toolbar
Bar located typically below the menu bar containing icons or graphical representations for commonly used commands.
Tower Computer
A desktop system unit placed vertically.
Technical Writer
Prepares instruction manuals, technical reports, and other scientific or technical documents.
Toggle Key
These keys turn a feature on or off like the CAPS LOCK key.
Touch Pad
Used to control the pointer by moving and tapping your finger on the surface of a pad.
Touch Screen
Monitor screen allowing actions or commands to be entered by the touch of a finger.
T1
High-speed lines that support all digital communications, provide very high capacity, and are very expensive.
T3
Copper lines combined to form higher-capacity options.
Telephone Line
A transmission medium for both voice and data.
Topology
The configuration of a network.
Trojan horse
Program that is not a virus but is a carrier of virus(es). The most common Trojan horses appear as free computer games, screen savers, or antivirus programs. Once downloaded they locate and disable existing virus protection and then deposit the virus.