Picture Computer Vocab Terms

Attempt to steal your personal information.  Con game used to collect personal info.

Input device used with today's computers.

A smartphone known for excellent e-mail handling.

An on-line posting.

Wireless technology that enables communication between compatible devices.

Refers to editing of software programs code so it can run on another platform.

When a device such as a cell phone, PDA, or iPod is connected.

Primary user interface of a computer.  Includes background & icons of files & folders.

Location where browsers keep a copy of recently visited pages.

A small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your web browser.

Refers to applications & services offered over the Internet.  Intangible nature of Internet.

In Microsoft Word, pull-down menus give a choice of options; easier to use the programs.

Used to represent application of tools for studying industrial processes.

Located at top of screen in Office applications.

A number that indicates what kind of protocol a server on Internet is using.

Refers to ports that are on the back of a computer where devices can be hooked up.

High-speed line or series of connections that form a major pathway in a network.

Type of virus that replicates itself.  Hard to detect.

Text-based Internet protocol that allows people to view documents.