| A | B |
|---|
| blog | A WebLog, or a website which many people can comment on. |
| instant message | A private online conversation with one or a few people. |
| modem | A device, inside or outside your computer, which connects your computer to the Internet. |
| chat room | An open online conversation with many people. |
| internet | A worldwide network of computers that share information. |
| monitor | Your computer screen. |
| download | Moving information or programs from the Internet or network to your computer. |
| keyboard | A device that allows you to type letters and numbers and to control your computer. |
| mouse | A handheld device that moves the arrow around on your computer screen. |
| email | An electronic letter sent over the Internet. |
| laptop computer | A small portable computer that you can hold on your lap, often wireless. |
| printer | A device that makes a paper copy of what is on your monitor. |
| hard drive | An inside part of your computer where the memory is kept. |
| memory | How your computer stores information: there are two main kinds- ROM and RAM. |
| software | Any computer program. |
| spam | Internet junk mail. |
| hardware | Any piece of computer equipment. |
| web page | A document on the World Wide Web, made up of text, pictures and clickable links to other documents. |
| desktop computer | A big computer that is made of multiple parts. |
| web browser | A software program that lets you read web pages, like Internet Explorer or Firefox. |
| cd drive | A device in your computer that reads information from compact disks. |
