avatar - a animatable (movable) icon representing a person in cyberspace or virtual reality

backup - the activity of copying files so that they will be saved in case of equipment failure or other catastrophe. 

badware - malware: bad or malicious software created to do harm to computer systems. Also known as viruses.

bit - binary digit: the most basic unit in computer. It is a single digit of either a zero (0) or one (1) representing either true(1) or false (0) or on (1) and off (0). Represented as a lowercase "b."

blog - web log: a web application that allows users to create and keep a journal online which can be read by anyone anywhere using the internet. Posts are communications on these web pages.

boolean - In most computer programming languages, a Boolean (named after George Boole) is a data type with only two possible values: true or false.

boolean search - Boolean logic allows you to combine words and phrases into search statements to retrieve documents from searchable databases. A boolean search on the internet  allows you to search using any of the three logical operators: and, or & not. For example, search for "California Mission and San Fernando" instead of just searching for "California Missions".

buddy list- a list of people considered your "friends" with whom you can "chat" through an instant messaging (IM) program.

bug -  an error in a computer program or electronic device that causes unwanted behavior; a failure or defect

burn - save or record information (data, photos, videos) onto a CD (compact disk) or DVD (digital versatile disk - for videos)

byte - a unit of computing which represents 8 bits (see definition for "bit") Represented as an uppercase "B."

CPU - Central Processing Unit: a small computer chip (a tiny wafer of metal used to make an integrated circuit) that is the part of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed; the computer's "brain."

chat room - an online place where you can meet and chat(talk) with others 

cloud computing

cyber cyberbullying

firewall

GPS

gigabyte

hacking

IM

IP (Intellectial Property)

IP(Internet Protocol)

malware

megabyte

netiquette

P2P

password

patch

phishing

semantic web

smart phone

SMS

social-networking

web crawler

website

www.

terabyte

text

texting

VR - virtual reality - an environment that is simulated by a computer that the user can manipulate (interactively use) through a keyboard, mouse, joystick, cyberglove or other devices (such as with a Wii). The simulated environment can be created to be much like the real world or a fantasy world.

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