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Glossary 103
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SMTP
Stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and enables the exchange of emails
across computer networks.
Software
The name for all non-physical functional components of a computer. This
primarily includes computer programs and files that are meant to be used by
computer programs.
Submenu
Besides normal entries, a menu can contain submenus that offer additional
functions. This makes menus more comprehensive.
swapfile
If the system's RAM is occupied (e.g. limited to 1024 MB) because a lot of
programs and files are open, then files are saved on the hard drive from RAM
in the so-called "swap file". Windows decides if files are continuously
accessible or not, and files that are accessed less often are moved to the
swapfile.
System restore
After a program or driver is installed, it may happen that the Windows
operating system no longer functions properly. In this case, a restore point
should be set via the Windows system restore feature. This enables the
operating system to be reset to the condition before the driver or program was
installed.
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Taskbar
The taskbar is a part of the user interface (desktop). In Windows and other
operating systems that utilize graphical user interfaces, this bar is usually on
the bottom edge of the screen. The task bar, sometimes also called the start
bar, provides a better overview of currently running programs and makes
different functions like program selection menus, quick-start program icons,
clock display, and so on available.
Toolbar
All basic functions of the corresponding program can be found here. The
corresponding functions can be called up via mouse click.