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Select the first letter of the word from the list above to jump to appropriate section of the glossary or type the term on which you want to search.
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pop-up-menu- a group of options or selections offered to a user that appears as the result of pressing a special function key, clicking a button with the mouse, or any number of menu or toolbars either in an application or on a Web page.
port- a slot on a computer that allows it to be connected to another computer or hardware device for the purpose of the input or output of information. Ports may exist both internally and externally. For example, many modems are present internally and are connected via internal ports. Printers, optical scanners, monitors and mice are usually connected via external ports.
port replicator- similar to a docking station, a device that incorporates a number of ports allowing notebook computers to access stationary devices such as printers and monitors.
portable- when speaking of hardware, lightweight and easily transported such as a laptop or a hand-held computer. When speaking of software, the ability to operate on more than one type of computer.
Portable Document File- see PDF.
portal- an entry point to the World Wide Web usually providing services such as email, search engines, news, weather, stock quotes, chat and message forums, and a number of additional benefits designed to attract users to the site. Such Websites encourage users to set the site as their Homepage. Many of the top search engines, in an effort it increase site traffic, have endeavored to become all-purpose cyber-utilities, providing a user with many of the services the World Wide Web has to offer. Yahoo and MSN are common portals.
portrait- a document with vertical orientation. In other words, the page is taller than it is wide. Portrait orientation is opposite of Landscape.
post- as a verb, to write and upload (send) a message to any number of public or private online forums such as a chat room or bulletin board. As a noun, the actual message that ends up on display in the forum.
Postscript- a programming language developed by Adobe Systems for importing files in all environments and printing documents on high resolution laser printers. Utilizing the standard requires a printer to support specific fonts as well as have the ability to automatically change the font size and create circles and lines in particular positions.
power supply- an internal computer component that supplies and regulates the power a computer receives. The power supply is designed to keep a steady stream of power flowing to the computer as well as preventing unexpected power spikes or surges.
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A few words from Tech Support:
"When you bring your own personal home PC for repair at the office, leave the documentation at home. We'll find the jumper settings on the Internet."
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