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| Internet | a vast global computer network which links smaller computer networks together |
| IP address | a string of numbersthatindicatesthe location of a computer orserver; commonly referred to as a web address orURL |
| Malware | computer software designed to harm a computer |
| Memory | any data orinformation in a computer; itis commonly used to referto read‐accessmemory (RAM) which is temporary and used to operate software; attimes, it can also referthe amount of disk space available on a computer |
| MMS | an abbreviation formultimediamessaging service, which allowsforsending video, audio, pictures, ringtones, and any othermedia through a cell phone |
| Moore′s Law | suggests that the number of transistors that can be placed in an integrated circuit will double every 18 months,making computer speeds increase exponentially; this law is related to other trends in digital technology, like how much memory can go on a hard drive |
| MP3 | a common audio formatfor playback and storage of |
| Multimedia | music on digital audio players content andmedia that combines different content forms,such astext, audio, animation, and still images |
| Open source | a way in which software is developed that allows accessto the source code of an application or software and is free to update and use |
| Operating system | a group ofsoftware programsthat provide instructions to a computerso thatitmay operate |
| Piracy | the unauthorized reproduction or copying ofmusic, video, orliterature without proper compensation or permission |
| Plagiarism | representing the language orthoughts of an author as your own, withoutindicating where the information is from |
| Plug‐in | something you can add to a software application to enhance its abilities |
| Presentation | a computer programused to display information, normally in the formof a slide show |
| Processor | another term for the CPU of a computer—the central processing unitthatruns computer programs |
| Programming | another term for the CPU of a computer—the central processing unit that runs computer programs |
| Programming | the process of designing, writing,testing, debugging, andmaintaining the source code of computer programs |
| QR code | Quick Response code; a type oftwo‐dimensional bar code, consisting of blackmodulesin a square pattern on a white background,that can hold a large amount of any kind of data |
| RAM | computer memory that is temporarily used to allow programs to operate, which would be quickerthan if they accessed ROM |
| Roaming | the extension ofservice or coverage in a wireless telecommunicationssystem |
| Search engine | a computer programthatlocatesinformation on the web |
| Server | a computer orseries of computersthatlink other computerstogether and often store important information |
| Server farm | a cluster of computerservers used when there isthe need forlarge server capacity and capability |
| Service Provider | a company or organization that offers a service,such as web, cable television, or phone access |
| Signal strength | refersto the strength of a connection over a wireless (radio)telecommunication system |
