Glossary

App or Application – is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. (i.e. graphics software, accounting software, office suites, media players).

Browser (web browser) – a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resource on the web. (i.e. surfing the web).

Desktop Computer – a personal computer that fits on a desk

Desktop Environment – software that provides interface on a computer

Hardware – is the collection of physical elements that comprise a computer system. Computer hardware refers to the physical parts or components of computer such as monitor, keyboard, hard disk, mouse, etc.

Laptop/Notebook – is a personal computer that is for mobile use.

Netbook – small, low-power mobile personal computers (PCs) used primarily for e-mail and Internet access

 

Search Engine – is the tool designed to search for information on the web.

  • Yahoo
  • Google
  • Bing
  • AOL

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – is the process of improving the visibility of a website in search engines either paid or unpaid search results.

 

 

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