Operating systems

Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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right-click

Software; Operating systems

To position the mouse over an object, and then press and release the secondary (right) mouse button. Right-clicking opens a shortcut menu that contains useful commands, which change depending on ...

In relational database management systems, a logical table created through the specification of one or more relational operations on one or more tables. A view is equivalent to a divided relation in ...

mute

Software; Operating systems

To eliminate or temporarily suppress the sound produced by a device, such as a computer or digital media device. A device in such a state has a volume level of zero.

bulk import

Software; Operating systems

To load a large amount of data, usually in batches, from a data file or repository to another data repository.

center

Software; Operating systems

To align objects or text around a point located in the middle of a line, page, or other defined area; in effect, to position items an equal distance from each margin or border.

scroll arrow button

Software; Operating systems

A component of a scroll bar that allows the information to be scrolled by defined increments when the user clicks it. The direction of the arrow indicates the direction in which the information ...