A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Napster
File-sharing application which could be downloaded so that music could be shared over the internet by people who are online at the same time. Napster was closed by the US courts but has been launched again as a pay for service.
Narrowband
The opposite of broadband. Normally used to refer to a modem running at a speed of 56Kbps or less.
Navigate
To move within or between websites using navigation bars and links.
Navigation Bar
A set of links to the main sections of a website which appears on each web page within that website. The Nav Bar often appears at the top or left of a web page.
Netiquette
The unofficial etiquette about online behaviour. For example, no CAPITALS because they indicate shouting and no advertising except in designated areas.
Network
A group of computers communicating together via a server along cables or wirelessly.
New Media
Digital media including television, radio, and the telephone as well as the newer forms such as the internet, interactive television, CD-Rom and streaming audio.
Newbie
Someone who is new to the internet or a part of the internet, for example, a "chat newbie".
Newsgroups
Forums for exchanging information and views over the internet which are held on newsgroup servers. When you post a message it is systematically copied to other newsgroup servers around the world so other people can read it and reply with their views.
Newsreader
A dedicated program which enables you to read and send newsgroup messages. It's often included within mail programs such as Outlook Express or Netscape Messenger.
Notebook
Another name for a laptop. A small, portable computer which can be battery operated as well as run from the mains.
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