| A | B |
| TCP/IP | A protocol computers use to communicate over the internet. |
| USB | Allows you to connect external devices (sometimes) without the need to restart your computer. |
| HTML | The language used to create webpages. |
| CPU | The main processing chip in a computer. |
| FTP | A common way to transfer data between internet sites. |
| VPN | A network that is connected using the public internet, but data is encrypted. |
| URL | A web address. |
| SSL | A protocol that allows encrypted authenticated data to travel across the interent. |
| LAN | A network that is limited by its geography. |
| JPEG | A format for image files. |
| IRC | A chat facility |
| BSD | An operating system based on UNIX. |
| CAD | Software used by people who want to manipulate objects or spacial design. |
| CAT5 | A type of data cable. |
| FAQ | A list of common answers and questions on a subject. |
| Hz | Clock speed is measured in .... |
| MB | A million bytes or one thousand kilobytes. |
| ADSL | A method for transferring data over telephone lines. |
| OS | The foundation software of a computer. |
| PCI | A type of expansion slot on the computers motherboard. |