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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Downloading | the process of saving files from a web site or file transfer protocol(FTP) site |
| Uploading | saving files to a Web or FTP site |
| Compressed files | computer files that may contain multiple native-format files, such as documents or photographs, and are much smaller in size than the uncompressed versions;they must be decompressed using extraction utility software to access the data they contain |
| Self-extracting compressed files | compressed computer files that can be decompressed by simply double-clicking on the file |
| Shareware | software that can be installed and used, then purchased if you decide to continue using it |
| Freeware | fully functional software that can be used forever without purchasing |
| For-purchase software | software you must buy to use, although you can often download timed or limited-use demo |
| Web 2.0 | technology that allows users to collaborate and interact with each other on the World Wide Web |
| Instant messaging(IM) | participants conduct a onversation by keying and sending responses instead of talking or using video; conversation usually takes place in real time, but the messages can be stored and retrieved at a later time |
| Text messaging | participants conduct convo by keying and sendig responses instead of talking or using video |
| Texting | (text messaging) |
| Teleconferencing | basic type of remote video without video just verbal communication with three or more people on a call |
| Conference calling | (Teleconferencing) |
| Podcast | a series of digital media files, released at regualar intervals, that contain information related to a specific topic |
| Web seminars | similar to teleconferencing but with video display that may cosist of text and voice communication |
| Online meetings | allow participants to take teleconferencing and web seminars one step further and actually collaborate on documents being represented |
| Social media | an Internet-based tool that allows users to share info with a group |
| Blogs | Web Sites maintained by an individual who posts topics or opinions |
| Social Bookmarking | the method of saving bookmarks to a public Web Site so others may have access to them |
| Social Networking Sites | Web Sites that allow users to share info for the purpose of building relationships within their individual networks |
| Professional Networking Sites | used for professionals seeking to expand their career networks |
| Cell Phones | basic telephones that allowe the user to move around and communicate without a landline |
| Smartphones | computerized devices that can be used to chcek e-mail, surf the Web, take pictures, and talk on the phone |
| Voice mail | the modern version of the aanswering machine |
| Pagers | devices that let the user know there is a message waiting |
| Wireless Technology | used to connect devices without the use of lines,cables, or other type of physical connection |
| Malware | program intended to damage, destroy, or steal the data on a computer system |
| Identity Theft | form of fraud that occurs when somebody takes your personal information and pretends to be you in order to make credit card purchases, withdraw finds from your accounts, or obtain other benefits to which you are entitled |