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Internet communication
All the ways used by people to communicate with each other over the Internet, including e-mail, instant messaging (IM), feedback on blogs, contact forms on Web sites, industry forums, chat rooms and social networking sites.
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augmented reality
Internet; Internet communication
another example of the real world catching up with science fiction, augmented reality describes technology that provides up-to-date information about the world around us.
autosave
Internet; Internet communication
A feature of some applications that automatically records, at periodic intervals, changes made to a file. The changes are saved to a temporary file that can be retrieved. Autosave helps prevent ...
auxiliary device (AUX)
Internet; Internet communication
A peripheral (such as a printer or modem) that is not necessary for the operation of a computer but often is useful. Also called accessory.
avatar
Internet; Internet communication
In forums and social networks, an avatar is usually a square image (an illustration or photo) that represents the person posting the message. Also referred to as profile pictures, avatars often have ...
back door
Internet; Internet communication
An entry way into a password-protected system that bypasses having to actually use a password. In some systems, designers usually deliberately leave a back door so technicians can enter a system ...
back up
Internet; Internet communication
To copy a file or files to an alternate location so a safe copy remains if the original is destroyed or damaged. A single file or an entire drive can be backed up if media of sufficient size are ...
backbone
Internet; Internet communication
The part of a network that carries the majority of the data traffic. Backbones connect smaller networks, or nodes, together to create larger networks. Backbones usually transmit data at higher speeds ...
