Unit 48: The media: internet and email Flashcards
1
Q
instant messaging
A
a kind of email where both people are online at the same time
2
Q
newsgroups
A
a website where people with shared interests can get news and information
3
Q
webinar
A
online seminars
4
Q
file-sharing
A
the practice of sharing computer data or space on a network
5
Q
ISP
Internet Service Provider
A
a company that offers users access to the internet and services such as news, email, shopping sites, etc., usually for a monthly fee
6
Q
cookies
A
pieces of software that are sent from the internet to your computer, which can follow and record what you do, which websites you visit
7
Q
screen out / filter out
The ozone layer screens out dangerous rays from the sun.
A
prevent from reaching you
8
Q
be down
A
not working
9
Q
bounce
A
come back to you
