Internet communication

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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server push

Internet; Internet communication

The server automatically sends data to the clients, usually desktop computers, connected to the server.

shadow printing

Internet; Internet communication

A printing technique that produces a replica of each character in a lighter shade and slightly off center so it appears the letter has a shadow.

shareware

Internet; Internet communication

Copyrighted software distributed on a free-will donation basis either via the Internet or by being passed along by satisfied customers.

shelfware

Internet; Internet communication

Software for which businesses buy licenses but don't use.

shielded cable

Internet; Internet communication

A cable that's enclosed by one or more layers of a conducting polymer, which redirects electrical noise away from the cable's internal wire. The shielding prevents electromagnetic radiation from ...

short message service (SMS)

Internet; Internet communication

Allows users to send short (160 character) messages from an enabled electronic device to a mobile user. When a message is sent to a mobile user, it first travels to the Short Message Service Center ...

shortcut key

Internet; Internet communication

A key or key combination that executes a specific function or command within an application or operating system. Also called an application shortcut key, can be specified with a specific software ...