Technology Terms for Dummies – Top 20 Terms

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Internet, Ethernet, Firewall, File Transfer Protocol, TCP/IP connections – say what?

An online reference site called "Whatis.com" provides definitions for technology terms - everything from firewalls to TCP/IP connections. The site, part of TechTarget's IT website network, turns tech jargon into accessible definitions that even your grandmother would understand.

Users can search by word or within categories such as PCs, software, and hardware. Check out The Week's Top 20 Terms List and test your knowledge today.

For in-depth tech coverage, Whatis.com's Fast Guide to Tutorials and Training is a glossary of sites that offer further tutoring on topics like XML and wireless technology.

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