A
Anti Virus A program that monitors incoming traffic for viruses and can be used to remove them
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B
Broadband Refers to high-bandwidth internet connections
Bluray A standard for high definition discs with a capacity of 50GB
C
CPU Another term for the processor stands for Central Processing Unit
D
DVD Rom A DVD that can be saved to only once
DVD RW A DVD that can be saved to many times
Download The process of transferring files from another computer to your computer.
E
Ethernet - A local-area network (LAN) protocol developed by Xerox Corporation
F
FM Frequency Modulation a method of generating sounds from simple wave forms
Firewire A very fast data link between a PC and a digital camcorder
Firewall A system that prevents unauthorised access to your computer over networks and the internet
G
GB Gigabyte a measurement of storage capacity. 1GB = 1024MB
H
Hard Disk - A high capacity disk that stores data and programs
I
ISP Internet Service Provider. A company that provide you with an internet connection
J
Jpeg A file format used to compress images to a reasonable standard.
K
Kbits/s A measure of how fast data transfer is in a download/upload
L
LCD Liquid Crystal Display, Technology used to create low power thin display panels
M
Megapixels A measure of detail recorded by digital cameras
Mp3- A standard for compressing digital audio
MB Megabyte a measurement of storage capacity.
Memory The computers temporary storage area
N
Network A way of connecting several computers together to share printers and data
O
Optical Drive A term used to describe drives that use DVD or CD discs
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer. Component sold to manufacturers for incorporation to a system usually at a cheaper price.
P
Portal A website that offers a variety of services such as news and email
Parallel Port A single socket on a PC used to connect a printer or scanner
PCI A high performance expansion slot on desktop PCs designed for simple installation of PCI components
Processor Known as the brain of the computer that executes the instructions given.
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R
Resolution The amount of detail shown in an image
Router A device used to connect more than one computer together and to the internet.
S
Spammers People who send out junk email
Spyware software installed without your knowledge to monitor and report back on how you use your computer
T
TFT A technology to create thin flat colour screen monitors and digital cameras
TV Out A socket on a graphics card that can be connected to a TV sets aerial in socket
U
Upload information transferred to another computer
USB A standard that allows easy connection of external peripherals
V
Virus A computer program that is designed to provide annoyance or data loss
VGA A basic standard for graphics output
W
WiFi A nickname for wireless networking using the 802.11b or 802.11g standard
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