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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions. A list of standard answers to questions which newcomers to a topic or website may have.
File
Data stored on a disk. There are two types: 'program files' (with instructions that make up software application, e.g. Word) and 'data files' (files created by you and me, e.g. a letter or photo).
File extension
The group of letters added after the full stop at the end of the file name. They tell the computer which program to use when opening the file. For example, in the file 'myfile.txt' the '.txt' is the file extension. Not used on Apple Macs.
File not found
Error message you see when you enter an incorrect website address or an address for a site which has moved.
Firewall
Program which sits between your computer and the internet and watches for hacking, viruses or unapproved data transfer.
Flame
Upleasant or abusive e-mail usually written to a message board to try and provoke an argument.
Flash
A Macromedia plug-in you download which allows your browser to show animations. ( Comes pre-installed with many browsers )
Floppy disk
Small rectangular magnetic disks which go in the slot found on the front of your computer. They are becoming less popular as they can only hold 1.4MB of data (not enough for one MP3 song!)
Font
The typefaces you see on-screen and in print in documents or on websites. Some of the most frequently used are Times New Roman, Arial and Courier.
Frames
An HTML feature that allows several different pages to be displayed in one window at the same time. This lets you to click on a link in the left frame and see that link in the right frame.
Freeware
- programs that are available for free. Sometimes the software is a trial version and "free" for only a limited amount of time or some of the features of the full version are disabled.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. A program you use to download and upload files onto computers on the internet.
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