Attachment- An attachment is a file that is sent or received with an email message.

Bitmap- A Bitmap is a type of image file made up of pixels.

Broadband- Broadband is a  term used to describe a high speed, high bandwidth internet connection, as opposed to dial-up connections which are described as narrowband.

Browser- A browser is a type of software that allows a user to view and move between web pages. Netscape and Internet Explorer are types of browsers.

Bug- A computer bug is an error in a computer programme that prevents it from working properly.

Crash- If a computer or software crashes- it means that it has suddenly stopped working.

Desktop- The computer desktop is the colour screen that appears when the computer starts up.

Download- to move files from one computer to another.

Emoticon- An emoticon small picture or symbol that shows how someone is feeling i.e. :-)

Firewall- A firewall prevents certain computers or networks from accessing a user's computer.

Hard drive- also known as a Hard Disc Drive or HDD. Normally located inside your PC and often labelled C:, a hard drive is capable of storing a large number of files.  

Instant messaging- a text form of communication that happens in real-time like a conversation between people over the internet. When the message is typed and sent the recipient  receives it instantly.

There is no jargon found for these letters.

Narrowband- describes an low-bandwidth, low-speed internet connection such as a dial-up modem.

Plug-in- Browser plug-ins allow the browser to access different types of content such as audio, video or multi-media files. Flash player, Real Media player and Windows Media player are all types of browser plug-ins.

Reboot- to start up the computer again, often after the computer or software has stopped working.

Resolution- The resolution measures the amount detail of a screen or image. It describes the dots per unit area. The more dots the higher the resolution and the sharper the image.

Search engine- A search engine is a website or type of software that searches files across the internet for specific keywords or phrases defined by the user.

Secure server- A secure server will encrypt any information sent between a user and a website, normally used for shopping websites where the user has to enter in personal or financial details.

Software - a type of programme that is used to operate a computer or other device.

Status bar - The status bar is the bar across the bottom of the computer screen that displays information about the computer or programme.

Screensaver-  an image or animation that prevents screen damage caused by an unchanging display.

Spam- an email version of junk mail.

Spyware- software that is secretly installed onto a user's computer. The software then gathers information on the user and their internet usage via an internet connection.

Storage device- an object that stores files in a digital format which can be read by a computer. Memory sticks, CDs and DVDs are all types of storage devices.

USB- a type of connection used  to connect external devices to a computer.

Virus- A virus is a type of software that is designed to damage and corrupt computer files. They are often

Virus Checkers-  Software installed on a computer to periodically check for and delete  viruses. Often caught from downloading files from the internet or opening spam emails.

VOIP- stands for Voice over Internet protocol refers to software that is used to make calls over the internet.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit.