Scanner
A device that takes images or printed material and converts them into a digital format which the computer can understand
Search engine
A website enabling users to gain access to desired information quickly and easily
Server
A powerful computer system designed to cope with heavy work loads for prolonged periods of time; they run dedicated server operating systems capable of offering resources in a secure environment
Shockwave
A plug-in created by Adobe enabling web developers to include complex animations in web page while keeping overall page load times low
Signature
A small section of text appended to the bottom of all emails sent, often containing the senders name and address details
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
The de facto standard for email transmission
Snail Mail
A slang term for posted mail due to its slow speed of delivery compared to email
Software
The name given to any application that runs on a computer
Sound Card
The component in a computer than handles the input and output of audio
Spam
See Junk email
Spyware
Software that becomes installed on a computer without the users informed consent and can take partial control of a system
Streaming
Sound or video that is played back while it is being delivered by the content provider; the actual data is never stored on the client computer
