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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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Internet communication

Addressability

Internet; Internet communication

The maximum number of pixels a monitor can display. The more pixels there are on a screen, the closer together they are, and the more precise the picture looks. Also known as resolution.

Addressable cursor

Internet; Internet communication

A cursor that may be directed immediately to any location on the computer screen. Normally this is accomplished using a multiple key combination.

Cybrarian

Internet; Internet communication

Professional who is adept at using the Internet for research purposes.

End user

Internet; Internet communication

The person who uses hardware or software programmed or designed by another person.

Electronic mail

Internet; Internet communication

Text messages sent through a network to a specified individual or group. Received messages are stored in an Inbox and can be kept, deleted, replied to, or forwarded to another recipient, depending ...

Graphics tablet

Internet; Internet communication

A rectangular, flat input device that controls an on-screen cursor by tracing a finger or a stylus across the surface of the tablet. A graphics tablet is used instead of a mouse or trackball when ...

Emoticons

Internet; Internet communication

Also known as smileys and short for emotion icons, these punctuation combinations form small pictures, often best viewed sideways. Emoticons are most often seen in electronic mail (email) and ...

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