| A | B |
|---|
| Database | A collection of information organized so that a computer application can quickly access selected information |
| Digitize | The act of translating an image, a sound, or a video clip into digital format for use on a computer. |
| Discussion group | Another term for an online newsgroup or forum |
| Domain | Part of an Internet address. (Examples: com, edu, gov) |
| Download | The process of transferring one or more files from a remote computer to your local computer. |
| Drag and drop | The act of clicking on one icon and moving it on top of another icon to initiate a specific action. |
| E-mail | Electronic mail; the exchange of messages between users who have access to either the same system or who are connected via a network. |
| Encryption | The manipulation of data to prevent accurate interpretation by all but those for whom the data is intended. |
| Ethernet | A popular network technology that enables data to travel at 10 megabits per second |
| File | A collection of data that has a name |
