wide area network – Geographically separated computers linked together for the purpose of sharing resources, such as data. The Internet is the largest wide area network in the world. Contrast local area network.
Windows NT – See Microsoft Windows NT.
Windows desktop – The work area shown on the monitor display that contains the Windows Taskbar as well as icons that represent links to programs or shortcuts to programs and files. See link, shortcut, Windows Taskbar.
Windows Taskbar – A thin band that contains the Microsoft Windows Start button, the current time, as well as icons that provide links to frequently used programs.
wizard – A utility program that automatically presents the steps necessary to complete a task, such as installing a printer.
World Wide Web – A universal database that provides a consistent means to access large amounts of information. Web documents facilitate the quick retrieval of information through the use hypertext links.
WWW– See World Wide Web.
Zip disk – A storage device with a 100 or 250 MB capacity that is compatible with a Zip drive.
Zip drive – A device that can read and write data to a Zip disk.