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computer words
I used Google and ASK to search for technology vocabulary words.
Analogue a conventional method of transmitting data. It is the method that standard telephones operate as distinct from digital which provides for greater quality and speed of transmission.
Application Service Provider A relatively new phenomenon, application service providers (ASPs) are Internet -based programs that provide specific functionality (i.e. e-mail, calendar, file storage, etc.) in most cases for a fee. The main benefit being that you do not have to buy a software licence and in essence, only pay for what you use.
Backward Compatible relates to superseded software that can relate to earlier versions. eg. MS Word v7.0 can read MSWord v6.0 files, so it is backward compatible.
Boolean operators Most search engines (eg. Looksmart) allow you to limit your search or make it more specific by using words like "And," "Or," and "Not." These words are known as boolean operators because of their origin as terms in logic.
Copression is the reduction of the size of a file. A compression program will save a file differently so that it takes up less memory and can be downloaded or sent over the Internet more quickly.
CPU
The Central Processing Unit is the brains behind your computer. The CPU is responsible for performing calculations and tasks that make programs work. The higher the speed of a CPU the faster the CPU undertakes the calculations and tasks.
Defragment
A fragmented file or folder is split up into many pieces and scattered over the storage capacity on your hard drive. This means that it takes a lot longer to load and process files. A regular defragment will ensure that files are stored more logically and will help speed up processes.
Domain
A domain is a set of computers on a network that are managed as a unit. On the Internet, a domain is defined by an IP or URL address. The way users encounter a domain is through the domain name.
Email Address
An email address is a string of letters and punctuation marks that identifies a person or organisation on the internet.
Email
Email or electronic mail is a way of sending messages over the internet. Popular email applications are Outlook, Eudora and Hotmail.
Floppy Disk
A small, portable plastic disk coated in a magnetisable substance used for storing computer data, readable by a computer with a floppy disk drive. The standard floppy disk is now 3.5" and holds 1.44Mb of data.
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format or GIF is a graphics file format. Because GIF files are compressed, the file can be quickly and easily transmitted over a network. GIF is one of the main graphics format on the Internet.
Gateway
A point within a network that interconnects with other networks.
Analogue a conventional method of transmitting data. It is the method that standard telephones operate as distinct from digital which provides for greater quality and speed of transmission.
Application Service Provider A relatively new phenomenon, application service providers (ASPs) are Internet -based programs that provide specific functionality (i.e. e-mail, calendar, file storage, etc.) in most cases for a fee. The main benefit being that you do not have to buy a software licence and in essence, only pay for what you use.
Backward Compatible relates to superseded software that can relate to earlier versions. eg. MS Word v7.0 can read MSWord v6.0 files, so it is backward compatible.
Boolean operators Most search engines (eg. Looksmart) allow you to limit your search or make it more specific by using words like "And," "Or," and "Not." These words are known as boolean operators because of their origin as terms in logic.
Copression is the reduction of the size of a file. A compression program will save a file differently so that it takes up less memory and can be downloaded or sent over the Internet more quickly.
CPU
The Central Processing Unit is the brains behind your computer. The CPU is responsible for performing calculations and tasks that make programs work. The higher the speed of a CPU the faster the CPU undertakes the calculations and tasks.
Defragment
A fragmented file or folder is split up into many pieces and scattered over the storage capacity on your hard drive. This means that it takes a lot longer to load and process files. A regular defragment will ensure that files are stored more logically and will help speed up processes.
Domain
A domain is a set of computers on a network that are managed as a unit. On the Internet, a domain is defined by an IP or URL address. The way users encounter a domain is through the domain name.
Email Address
An email address is a string of letters and punctuation marks that identifies a person or organisation on the internet.
Email or electronic mail is a way of sending messages over the internet. Popular email applications are Outlook, Eudora and Hotmail.
Floppy Disk
A small, portable plastic disk coated in a magnetisable substance used for storing computer data, readable by a computer with a floppy disk drive. The standard floppy disk is now 3.5" and holds 1.44Mb of data.
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format or GIF is a graphics file format. Because GIF files are compressed, the file can be quickly and easily transmitted over a network. GIF is one of the main graphics format on the Internet.
Gateway
A point within a network that interconnects with other networks.
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