Glossary

Welcome to the glossary of technical terms. Browse through the alphabetic list to find the term(s) you’re looking for.

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Network:

A group of computers connected to communicate with each other, share resources and peripherals.

Newsgroup:

A bulletin board organized for a specific topic.

Newsreader:

An application for reading and posting messages on Internet newsgroups (online discussion groups). ACD FotoVac is an example of this kind of program.

Nickel Metal Hydride Battery:

Recommended for digital cameras, these batteries have high energy density (50% more than Ni-Cd) and can be charged over 500 times in their life cycle. They charge very fast and hold their energy longer than other batteries. When they are disposed of they have a low environmental impact.