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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stemming

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Some search engines automatically “stem” keywords you use to search. For example, if you type “heads,” the engine actually only looks for “head,” ostensibly to find more matches. This is an uncommon ...

mobo

Internet; Internet communication

The circuit board that provides the foundation of a computer.

stickiness

Internet; Internet communication

A term used to describe the amount of time a user stays on a Web site. Popular Web sites have a high level of stickiness.

modding

Internet; Internet communication

The act of modifying a piece of hardware or software to perform a function not intended or authorized by the original manufacturer. In gaming, changing a game's code to alter game play.

sticky

Internet; Internet communication

A Web site that offers incentives for visitors to stay awhile. For example, a Web site with stock quotes, glossaries, or other such features deters users from leaving the site to find other ...

molex

Internet; Internet communication

A manufacturer of 12-volt, four pin connectors. The connectors allow the PC's power supply to connect to other components.

stop words

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Extremely common words that a search tool sometimes omits, including "and" and "the," among others. Placing the words in quotation marks sometimes forces the engine to find them.