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K

Keywords

In terms of search engines, a keyword is any search term entered on Google (or another search engine) that has a results page where websites are listed.


M

M4a

A file format generally used with music files that are higher in quality for about the same file size. M4a files are the most common file extension for audio imported off CDs using iTunes. This audio container was first used by Apple to differentiate MPEG-4 audio files from the popular MP4 video file container.


Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is a free open-source browser


Mp3 (file)

An MP3 file is an audio file that uses a compression algorithm to reduce the overall file size


O

Online article

online articles are articles in scholarly journals or magazines that can be accessed via electronic transmission


S

Safari

Safari is a graphical web browser developed by Apple, it is found on iPhones, iPad, and Macs.


Screencast

A screencast is a digital video recording of your computer screen and usually includes audio narration. Screencasts are just one of many different types of instructional videos.


Social Media

websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. Examples are Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, etc.


Spam

Spam is defined as irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent to a large number of Internet users, for illegitimate advertising, and other activities such as phishing, and spreading malware.


T

Third- party app

An application that is provided by a vendor other than the manufacturer of the device. For example, the iPhone comes with its own camera app, but there have been camera apps from third parties that offered advanced features such as a self timer and simple editing. Until Apple incorporates the same enhancements in its own products, third-party apps offer advantages to the user.



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