modem A device in the computer that converts data from digital format to analogue 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 mouse pad) 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, audio layer 3, sound files. This format com- presses sound data from a stereo music CD to
multimedia Two or more media formats used together, such as text, graphics, animation, audio, or video.
music software Programmes for com- posing and editing music. When you play a tune on a synthesiser keyboard connected to a computer, the music programme trans- lates what you play into a written score
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navigate To move through a Web site or online document by clicking on the hyperlinks embedded in the text or images. See hyperlink.
Netscape Navigator A Web
browser developed by the Netscape
Communications Corporation.
See browser.
network Two or more computers linked together to share resources, such as programmes, files, and printers.
network interface card (NIC) An expansion card or other device used to con- nect a computer to a local area network.
newsgroup A discussion group on the Internet where people can post or read messages on thousands of topics, such as professional basketball, environmental protection, and Himalayan cats.
newsreader A programme that lets you read and post messages to newsgroups.
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