|
|
|
Glossary of Internet & Computer Terms
|
|
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
-
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
|
|
|
|
Select the first letter of the word from the list above to jump to appropriate section of the glossary or type the term on which you want to search.
|
WinZip- a program used to decompress Windows-based files downloaded from the Internet.
wireframe- a three dimensional view of an image outlined using a wire-like frame.
Wireless Fidelity- see Wi-Fi
wireless LAN- (WLAN) a local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4GHz or 5GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area of several hundred feet through walls and other non-metal barriers. Roaming users can be handed off from one access point to another like a cellular phone system.
wireless modem- a modem that accesses a wireless telephone system (as do cellular telephones) to provide a connection to a network.
WISP- (Wireless ISP) an ISP that provides fixed or mobile wireless services to its customers.
wizard- a utility included with a software application that helps a user perform certain functions. Wizards are often used to set a program up for installation. They also provide templates that allow a user to enter required information to create documents such as Web pages, letters and spreadsheets.
WLAN- see wireless LAN
Word- short for MS Word, one of Microsoft’s word processing programs. There is also a version available for Macintosh users.
word processing- the use of a computer to create word documents such as letters, books, news articles etc. The computer must have a word processing program installed. A user can easily set up the layout of a wide variety of documents with little training. One very distinct advantage of using a computer to create word documents versus a typewriter is the ease with which corrections can be made with a word processor. Moving text around and the storage of documents also adds to the benefits of computerized document creation. Word processing is probably the most popular use for computers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
A few words from Tech Support:
"When you call the help desk, state what you want, not what's keeping you from getting it. We don't need to know that you can't get into your mail because your computer won't power on at all."
|
|
|
 |
