Microsoft

operating system

Software managing computer resources

• desktopPrimary computer interface
• taskbarApplication shortcut strip
• ExplorerMicrosoft file navigation software
• PCHome computer, or tactful

boot · update · Cortana · control panel · file system · registry · driver · wallpaper

Excel

Microsoft's data-crunching application

• PowerPointMicrosoft's presentation application
• OutlookMicrosoft email application
• OneNoteMicrosoft's note-taking application
• AccessMeans of approach

spreadsheet · word processor · presentation · documents · slides · collaboration · productivity · editing

Redmond

Washington tech hub

• NASDAQElectronic securities exchange
• Fortune 500Largest American companies ranking
• headquartersCentral command location
• acquisitionsThings newly gained

Bill Gates · Steve Ballmer · LinkedIn · GitHub · antitrust · monopoly · shareholders · campus

gaming

Interactive electronic entertainment

• consoleComfort in distress
• controllerDevice directing a system
• HaloRing of divine radiance
• achievementAccomplished goal or deed

multiplayer · Kinect · gamertag · Gears of War · Minecraft · backward compatibility · headset · avatar

cloud

Atmospheric water vapor mass

• SQLDatabase manipulation language
• serverOne who attends tables
• virtual machineEmulated computer system
• DevOpsSoftware delivery and infrastructure collaboration

Active Directory · storage · containers · enterprise · data center · scalability · hosting · networking

mixed reality

Blended physical-virtual environment

• augmented realityVirtual elements on real surroundings
• hologram3D image from light
• headsetWearable audio device
• gestureCommunicative body movement

enterprise · immersive · 3D visualization

tablet

Flat portable computing device

• laptopPortable hinged computer
• stylusPointed implement for marking
• touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
• GoTerritory-capturing board game

Studio · detachable · kickstand · keyboard cover · pen · convertible · hardware · dock