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Tags

- tags are found inside the html code for a webpage that defines attributes such as the the way words, pictures and other content appear on the page.

TCP/IP

- the combination of protocols that make the internet. TCP deals with the process of dividing data into 'packets' of information. IP deals with the process of passing these packets from one computer to the next until they reach their final destination.

Technical support

-a service offered by ISPs and some computer companies to guide beginners (and experts!) through the problems and queries that they may have.

Telnet

- software that allows you to directly run commands on a remote computer somewhere else on the internet.

Thread

- a group of messages, often e-mail messages or message board posts, linked by a common subject. A thread is the online equivalent of a conversation. Many message boards present messages on the same subject together - as a thread.

Toolbar

- the selection of buttons displayed vertically or horizontally offering desktop and application functions such as print, save, copy etc.

Trial Software

- software you can install on your computer which will work for a limited time so you can try it after which it will lock. In many cases if you decide to purchase you will get a registration code which you type into the software to make it work again.

Trojan

- a program which appears harmless but is carrying inside viruses, worms or even another program that will damage your computer. A trojan is usually an attachment and is often carrying a program which allows someone to hack into your computer



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