| A | B |
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| WWW | world wide web |
| Address Bar | The space on the top of a browser that displays the current page's address. |
| Back | Button that brings you to the previous web page. |
| Bit | The smallest piece of computer data. 1/8 of a byte. |
| Bookmark (Favorites) | Saves a Web page's address. |
| BPS | Bits per second |
| Browser | A program that lets you view the pictures and information on the Web. |
| Byte | A chunk of data = 8 bits. |
| Cookie | A file that lets internet sites track your Web browsing. |
| Download | Bringing in files over the Internet and placing the on YOUR computer. |
| Email | Electronic messages sent over the Internet. |
| FAQ | Frequently asked questions. |
| Filtering Software | Programs that block inappropriate web sites. |
| Forward | To move ahead after you go back. |
| FTP | File transfer protocol. |
| GIF (.gif) | An image file that resembles a graphic or cartoon drawing. |
| Hardware | The tangible parts that make up a computer system. |
| Collaborate | To work towards a common goal online. |
| Hyperlink | A word or image that jumps to another Web page if clicked on. |
| Internet | The biggest global network of computers. |
| Jpeg (.jpg) | An image file that resembles a photograph. |
| Contacts | A way to store and organize information about the people you communicate with and collaborate with. |
| Megabyte | A big chunk of data that is close to a million bytes. Technically = 1024 kilobytes |
| Modem | Hardware that allows a computer to connect to the internet through a phone line or a coaxial cable. |
| Mouse | An input device that allows you to move your pointer about your screen so you can navigate around your computer. |
| Multimedia | Using more than one type of media, such as, text, audio, video, graphics, and images. |
| Offline | There is no internet connection present on your computer. |
| Online | Your computer is presently connected to the internet. |
| Plug-in | Programs that enhance your Web surfing experience. I.e. Flash, Shockwave, Quicktime, Media Player. |
| Refresh | Button that reloads the current Web with any updated information or pictures. |
| Search engine | Uses key words to locate information on a Web site or the entire Web. |
| Server | A computer that stores information or processes information for other computers. |
| ISP | Internet service provider. A company that gives users a connection to the internet. |
| Software | The parts that make up the computer which can not be touched. |
| Upload | Sending files, from your computer, over the Internet and placing the on another computer or server. |
| URL | Uniform resource locator. Same as address. |
| Virus | A program that damages you computer files. |
| Username | A unique identifier that is used to gain access to a system or service. |
| World Wide Web | An application/program that is run over the internet that consists of virtual pages of information. |
| Password | A string of secret characters that allows access to a computer, interface, or system. |
