Understanding Computer Terms
A CD that includes both computer data and
modem:
A device in the computer that converts data from digital format to analog format so that it can be transferred through a standard telephone line to another computer. The modem in the receiving computer converts the data back to digital format. See digital.
mouse
A device that you move across the top of your desk (or a mousepad) to move the pointer or cursor on the screen. Click to select an item,
mouse pointer
The arrow on the screen that moves with the mouse.
MP3
The file extension for MPEG (pronounced “empeg”), audio layer 3, sound files. The format is easily identified by the file extension .mp3. This format compresses sound data from a stereo music CD to 1/12th its original size without sacrificing sound quality. Because of their small size, MP3 files can be transferred over the Internet easily. You can download individual songs or entire CDs in MP3 format to your computer. See file extension.
MPEG
Moving Picture Experts Group, a standards organization responsible for the MPEG1 and MPEG2 standards for the compression of
multimedia
Two or more media formats used together, such as text, graphics, animation, audio, or video.
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