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| Acceptable Use Policy | A set of rules and guidelines that are set up toÊ regulate Internet use and to protect the user. |
| blog | Short for "Web Log," this term refers to a list of journal entries posted on a Web page |
| copyright | A legal means of protecting an author's work. |
| data base | A data structure that stores organized information. |
| email | Short for electronic mail, the transmission of messages over communications networks |
| WiFi | Short for "Wireless Fidelity; "refers to wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal. |
| file | A collection of data stored in one unit, identified by aÊfilename. It can be a document, picture, audio or video stream, data library,Êapplication, or other collection of data. |
| folder | A structure for containing electronic files.Ê |
| hard drive | another name for the hard disc that stores information information in a computer. |
| icon | Symbols or illustrations on the desktop or computer screen that indicate program files, documents, or other functions |
| Internet | Term given to the network of computers that provide information world-wide. |
| intranet | A private network that is contained within an organization |
| keyboard | The primary text input device |
| menu | A context-related list of options that users can choose from. |
| monitor | The device with a screen used to show computer images. |
| MP3 | Compact audiofile format. The small size of the files makes them easy toÊdownloadÊand e-mail. Format used in portable playback devices. |
| multitasking | The simultaneous execution of more than one task. |
| netiquette | Etiquette governing comunications on the Internet. |
| network | A system of connected computers that allows the sharing of files and equiptment. There are two types: local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN). |
| peripheral | Any external device attached to a computer to enhance operation. Examples include externalÊhard drive,Êscanner, printer, speakers, keyboard,Êmouse,Êtrackball,Êstylus and tablet, and joystick. |
| plagiarism | The act of using another person's words or ideas without giving credit to that person |
| query | Another word for question |
| operating system | "OS," is software that communicates with theÊhardwareÊand allows otherprogramsÊto run. |
| scanner | A input device that scans documents such as photographs and pages of text. |
| scroll bar | A graphical widget which continuous text, pictures or anything else can be viewed even if it does not fit into the space on aÊcomputer display.Ê |
| search engine | Software that makes it possible to look for and retrieve material on theInternet, particularly theÊWeb.Ê |
| shortcut | A path that is shorter than the usual or formal path to something or a method of operation |
| software | Computer programs; also called Òapplications.Ó |
| task bar | A row of buttons or graphical controls on a computer screen that represent open programs, among which the user can switch back and forth by clicking on the appropriate one. |
| URL | Unique Resource Locator or web address; known as the string of characters you type into a browser to access a website or other resource on the Internet.Ê |
| application | A software program that lets you complete a task, such as writing a paper, creating a poster, designing an image, or viewing a Web page. |
| emoticon | A text-based expression of emotion created from ASCII characters that mimics a facial expression when viewed with your head tilted to the left.Ê |
| cloud computing | A general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. |
| phishing | An e-mail fraud method in which the perpetrator sends out legitimate-looking email in an attempt to gather personal and financial information from recipients.Ê |
| social networking | The use of dedicated websites and applications to communicate informally with other users, or to find people with similar interests to oneself |
| virus | A piece of programming code inserted into other programming to cause damage |
| download | This is the process in which data is sent to your computer - usually from the Internet. |
| toolbar | A set of icons or buttons that are part of a software program's interface or an open window.Ê |
| USB | "Universal Serial Bus;" is the most common type of computer port used in today's computers.Ê |
| font | The shape and style of text. |
| WYSIWYG | An acronym for "What You See Is What You Get" and is pronouced "wizzy wig." WYSIWYG simply means that the text and graphics shown on your screen exactly match your printouts. |
| malware | software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning |
| browser | The software application that allows you to view Internet pages. |
| spyware | Computer software that secretly records informationÊ |
| hacker | A person who secretly gets access to a computer system in order to get information, cause damage, etc. |
