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- Frequently Asked Questions. A list of standard answers to
questions which newcomers to a topic or website may have.
- data stored on a disk. There are two types: 'program
files' (with instructions that make up software application, e.g. Word)
and 'data files' (files created by you and me, e.g. a letter or
photo).
- the group of letters added after the full stop at the end
of the file name. They tell the computer which program to use when
opening the file. For example, in the file 'myfile.txt' the '.txt' is
the file extension. Not used on Apple Macs.
- error message you see when you enter an incorrect website
address or an address for a site which has moved.
- program which sits between your computer and the internet
and watches for hacking, viruses or unapproved data transfer.
- unpleasant or abusive e-mail usually written to a message
board to try and provoke an argument.
- a Macromedia plug-in you download which allows your
browser to show animations. ( Comes pre-installed with many browsers )
- small rectangular magnetic disks which go in the slot
found on the front of your computer. They are becoming less popular as
they can only hold 1.4MB of data (not enough for one MP3
song!)
- the typefaces you see on-screen and in print in documents
or on websites. Some of the most frequently used are Times New Roman,
Arial and Courier.
- an HTML feature that allows several different pages to be
displayed in one window at the same time. This lets you to click on a
link in the left frame and see that link in the right frame.
- programs that are available for free. Sometimes the
software is a trial version and "free" for only a limited amount of time
or some of the features of the full version are disabled.
- File Transfer Protocol. A program you use to download and
upload files onto computers on the internet.
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