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| Network | A way of linking several computers together so that their users can share resources such as printers and documents, often via a central computer called a server. See also LAN, WAN, Ethernet. |
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| Network card, Network Interface Card | An Expansion card which lets a PC communicate with a network, required for broadband Internet access. See also Ethernet. |
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| Newbie | (New beginner) Internet slang for someone who hasn\\\'t been using computers or the internet long. |
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| Newsgroup (or just News) | A public area where you can read and post messages on a particular topic or theme, allowing public discussion, either on the Internet or a Bulletin Board. Similar to a forum. Most newsgroups cover a specific topic, and newsgroup users get very annoyed if people post messages which are off-topic, ie not relevant to the topic under discussion. See also Usenet. |
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| NIC | (Network Interface Card) An Expansion card which lets a PC communicate with a network or use a broadband internet connection. Almost all modern NICs are Ethernet cards. |
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| Notebook | A portable PC, with system unit, screen and keyboard crammed into one small package. They can do absolutely anything a desktop PC can do, but are substantially more expensive because of the extra miniaturisation required. Also called a laptop. |
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