Key terms and concepts for educator

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  • .com
  • .doc
  • .edu
  • .gif
  • .gov
  • .jpg
  • .mp3
  • .mp4
  • .org
  • .pdf
  • .txt
  • .xls
  • 32-bit, 64-bit processors
  • 802.11
  • acceptable use policy
  • access time
  • analog
  • ASCII
  • asynchronous
  • bandwidth
  • baud
  • bbs
  • beta software
  • binary
  • block access
  • blog
  • Bluetooth
  • bmp
  • boot CD
  • bug
  • byte
  • cable
  • cache
  • CD
  • chat
  • clock speed
  • compact flash
  • CPU
  • cross-platform
  • data transfer rate
  • database
  • defragment
  • dial-up
  • digital
  • DIMM
  • DLP
  • download
  • DSL
  • DVD
  • edutainment
  • email
  • embedded graphics
  • Ethernet
  • Excel
  • FAQ
  • firewall
  • Firewire
  • FTP
  • GB
  • GHz
  • gif
  • gigabyte
  • GIS
  • graphics card
  • GUI
  • hacker
  • hard drive
  • hardware
  • hidden files
  • high definition video (HDV)
  • host
  • I/O port
  • IEEE1394
  • Intel
  • interface
  • Internet
  • IRC
  • keyboard shortcuts
  • kilobyte
  • LAN
  • LCD
  • Linux
  • lumen
  • Mac
  • Mac OS
  • megabit
  • megabyte
  • memory
  • modem
  • monitor
  • multimedia card
  • network
  • newsgroup
  • offline
  • online
  • operating systems
  • optical disc
  • password
  • pdf
  • Pentium
  • performance
  • peripheral devices
  • pixel
  • pixilated
  • PowerPC
  • PowerPoint
  • processing cycle
  • processor
  • program
  • RAM
  • ROM
  • secure digital card
  • software
  • spike
  • spreadsheet
  • spyware
  • streaming
  • surge protector
  • SVGA
  • synchronous
  • system files
  • terabyte
  • text file
  • tiff
  • Trojan horse
  • uninterruptible power supply
  • universal access
  • upload
  • USB
  • usb drive
  • video chat
  • virus
  • virus scan
  • weblog
  • Wi-Fi
  • Windows
  • wireless
  • Word
  • worm