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default a setting automatically assumed by computer hardware or a software application
with regard to various operating functions. For example, when starting,
a word processing program defaults to certain margins, spacing, and fonts set
by the program’s developer. Many default settings in both hardware and software
can be changed to suit the user’s specifications.
default drive the drive the computer automatically uses unless another is selected.
default browser the Web browser that will automatically retrieve Web pages when
you log onto the World Wide Web. For example, a computer may have both
Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer installed, but always opens
Navigator because it is set as the default browser.
degauss to demagnetize.
desktop publishing
Deja News a search engine used primarily to search the Newsgroups. see search
engine.
Del the Delete key on a computer keyboard. The Del key eliminates items selected
on the display monitor.
Dell Computer Corporation a popular computer hardware company offering a
full range of computer systems, including desktop computer systems, notebook
computers, workstations and network server and storage products, as well as
an extended selection of peripheral hardware and computing software. Dell’s
business is based on direct sales of custom-built products, thereby eliminating
the need for an extensive network of wholesale and retail dealers, and avoiding
typical dealer mark-ups and other related costs.
delete to remove unwanted programs, files, text, or graphics from a computer.
denizen slang term for an inexperienced, unsophisticated individual who serfs the
Web.
desktop everything appearing on your computer screen at any given time. The
desktop in a Windows system with no programs running, usually displays icons
that represent shortcuts to opening specific programs. see icon, shortcut.
desktop publishing the use of a personal computer to design and produce professional
quality printed documents. There are hundreds of software programs
available allowing users to typeset and place illustrations and photographs in a
wide variety of printed materials from brochures and manuals, to books and
posters. Among those highly rated by both home users and individuals in the
publishing industry, are Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe PageMaker.