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Glossary 77
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Plug-in
Plug-ins are additional programs that expand the functionality of the main
program. They are inserted into the main program.
Process
A process is a running program. You may view all programs being run at the
time in the Task Manager. You will see many processes, even if no windows
are open. This is because a program may be active without letting it be known.
These programs are called "running in the background".
R
RAM (Random Access Memory)
This is a hardware component of a computer. RAM is needed to temporarily
save files. This type of storage is erased when the computer is shut down or
reset. The larger this storage is, the faster you can work with programs to
change and save files.
Reset
"Reset" signifies the reset button located on the PC encasing. It returns the PC
to the start position and forces a reboot of the operating system. A reset (cold
start) is often necessary if a PC no longer responds after a system crash.
Unsaved data will be lost.
In contrast to resetting, a so-called "warm start", which is started by pressing
"Ctrl + Alt + Del", will skip the majority of the test and initialization procedure of
the BIOS.
Restore
Restoration of files originating from a backup will be called "Restoring".
S
Screenshot
A screenshot is an image composed of all visible screen elements (messages,
open dialogs, etc.) at a certain time. By pressing the "Print screen" key on the
keyboard, this image is saved into the clipboard. Next, open a program which
can edit images and select "Insert" (shortcut "Ctrl+V") in a new document to
add the screenshot for editing and saving.
Note: Press "Alt + Print screen" on the keyboard to capture the active window
only.