GLOSSARY

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accessibility

The components and features of a system intended to make it easy to use for those with various physical challenges.

Aero

The new 3D Desktop interface that provides window translucency (glass effects) and enhanced user experiences.

Aero Shake

The Aero interface feature that allows all windows other than the active window to be minimized by shaking the active window. You shake the window by clicking in the title bar to select the window and then dragging back- and-forth rapidly.

Aero Snap

The Aero interface feature that allows you to automatically position a window at specific screen locations by dragging the window to a screen edge.

antivirus

A software solution that scans for and removes viruses and possibly other malware ...

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