| A | B |
|---|
| Hyperlink | click on this to go to another page or place |
| HTTP | underlying protocol used by the world wide web |
| HTML | authoring language of web pages |
| FAQ | where common questions are answered |
| PDF | document format that can't be edited, looks the same on any computer |
| Cc | to send a copy of an e-mail to someone other that the main recipient |
| Bcc | send a copy of an e-mail to someone and no one else knows |
| URL | the address of a web page |
| USB | can connect this type of device to a computer, for example flash drives |
| JPG | best file format for pictures |
| .doc | a MS Word document tag |
| SWF | shockwave flash file |
| WYSIWYG | what you see is what you get |
| WWW | the Internet |
| LAN | computer network in a small area like a building |
| WAN | large computer network |
| Wi-Fi | wireless network access |
| CPU | brains of the computer |
| Reply | to respond to the sender of an e-mail |
| RSS | really simple syndication, text files |
| spam | junk e-mail |
| spim | junk e-mail in instant messaging |
| TCP/IP | transmission control protocol |
| search engine | site that lets you type in a keyword and search the web |
| Blackberry | line of mobile e-mail/internet/phone devices and services |
| cookie | info about you that allows web pages to be customized to match your interests |
| chatroom | virtual room where chatting takes place |
| keywords | words you type in a search box to find information about a topic |
| ergonomics | designing safe and comfortable machines |
| ethernet | commonly used to connect computers to networks |
| hacker (good) | a computer enthusiast who likes to learn computer systems |
| hacker (bad) | tries to gain unauthorized access to computer systems |
| flaming | when a writer attcks another person in harsh and personal terms |
| pharming | domain spoofing |
| phishing | an e-mail that falsely claims to be an established enterprise to scam personal info |
| podcast | can be audio or video and are free of charge |
