Glossary of Computer Technology Terms - List 6

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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

A set of rules (standard) used to transfer files from one computer system to another using the internet.

Flash Memory

A device from which data may be retrieved or to which data may be written with ease.

Folders

A group of files and possibly other folders put together and given a name.

Freeware

Software that can be freely used.

Gbps

Gigabits / second.

Gigabyte (Gb)

2³⁰ ( =1,073,741,824 ) bytes

GigaHertz (GHz)

10⁹ ( = 1,000,000,000) Hz

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

A way for humans to easily interact with computers using graphics such as icons, buttons, …

Graphics Card

A hardware that allows the computer to display information on a monitor.