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Term
Description
Track
When a disk is low-level formatted, it's divided into concentric circles called tracks. When a disk is spinning, the area directly under the stationary read/write head is a Track.
Temporary File
A file that is created by a running application to store temporary information needed for the program. These temporary files should be removed when the Application closes, however sometimes they aren't and have to be removed manually. They often have a .TMP extension.
Template
A template is a permanent, ready-to-use document setup, including layout, formatting and formulas that remain the same in each document. Users just have to enter the information that changes.
Transistor
An electronic device that can regulate electricity and act as an on/off switch. In a computer, this on/off ability is used to represent binary digits (bits). A CPU contains millions of transistors.
Turbo Switch
A Turbo Switch is a button on older computers that can toggle between two different clock speeds. When CPUs started to increase dramatically in speed, some older programs (especially games) worked faster than was possible to follow. By clicking the Turbo Switch, you could slow the computer down so that the program was still usable. A Turbo Switch is not normally found on newer computers.
Thread
A single task that is part of a larger task or program. In a newsgroup or forum, a Thread is a statement or question and all responses pertaining to it.
Tweaking
This is a term used to describe changing settings, adding programs, etc. in order to make your computer run faster or more efficiently.

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