This is not a hard question, really: What do the words cookie, scuzzy, mouse, spam, gopher, and RAM have in common? Are they: A) the newest display at the local zoo; B) an Epicurean menu from a new ...

It's a plain fact: Entrepreneurs need a handle on technology--everything from hardware and networking to executing transactions in cyberspace. The following glossary of terms, care of O'Reilly Media, ...

Languages evolve over time. New words are added to our collective lexicon — some of which are just corruptions of existing words –- and old words sometimes receive new definitions. Often, these words ...

For the uninitiated, shopping for audio, video and home computer wares can be like the first trip abroad–although you can depend somewhat on the kindness of strangers, the sooner you learn the ...

Does visiting a computer store and talking tech with a sales representative give you the willies? Then clip this handy glossary of some of the more common computer terms you’ll encounter: Bit: Short ...

CONSUMERS are spending far more than they need to on computers due to a dearth of simple and understandable information, according to research published yesterday. The Which? Guide to Computers says ...

Editor’s note: This post first appeared on Carl Cheo’s website. We’ve republished it here with his permission. To make learning more fun and interesting, here’s a list of important computer science ...

Computer animation is the art of creating moving images via the use of computers. It is a subfield of computer graphics and animation. Increasingly it is created by means of 3D computer graphics, ...

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Computer jargon, a "tick box" culture and unimaginative advertising are discouraging Internet users from learning how to protect themselves online. Faced with such gobbledegook, ...

Computer jargon deters understanding of security Industry must do better at explaining cyber risks Users should understand need for personal responsibility By William Maclean, Security Correspondent ...