Computers & Information Technology
cursor
A blinking symbol on the screen that shows where any new text will be entered
bug
A defect or fault in a program that prevents it from working correctly
font
A particular kind of lettering
browser
A program or tool that enables you to surf the World Wide Web and view Internet sites
adware
A software application which displays unwanted pop-up advertisements
cache
A sort of fast memory used for temporary storage of recently accessed web pages
driver
A special program which enables a computer to work with a particular piece of hardware
hit
A visit to a website
application
Any program designed to perform a specific function directly for the user
e-business
Business done over the Internet or any Internet-based network
Electronic mail: message sent from one computer to another over the Internet
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
login
Process by which a user enters a name and password to access a computer
cookies
Small piece of information on the times and dates you have visited websites
firewall
Specialized hardware or software designed to prevent unauthorized access into or out of a computer or network
home page
The main page or opening page of a website
hardware
The physical equipment or touchable parts of a computer system
crash
What happens when a program or the entire operating system, unexpectedly stops working
