Computer jargon defined
On Your Terms By now, we have all not only resigned ourselves to the fact that we cannot function in society without having some understanding of computers, but most of us cannot live without these valuable communication and research tools. Grandmothers send email, restaurant employees tap in instant messages to the kitchen and children show their parents how to surf. Still, there is more information about the fascinating world of computer technology than we bother to learn. If you, as a beginner, feel uncomfortable about asking your coworker “What is a ‘download’?” or are a bit more advanced and wonder what a “honeypot” is, visit www.webopedia.com. Billed as “the only online dictionary and search engine you need for computer and Internet technology,” the site is just that. Here you will find lists of terms, articles — including an interesting history of the Internet — hardware/software info, links to reliable vendors and publications, industry job postings, resources and much more. Take the opportunity to get free advice from the site’s tech support team. Webopedia’s search engine will uncover the meaning of any computer term you are having trouble with. Simply type in the pesky word everyone knows but you, and with a turn of the cyber page you will be as informed as your neighbor.