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Last month I discussed reasons for having a Twitter account and also ways twitter can benefit everyone. You can review last month’s post in case you may have missed this article or need a quick refresher. Assuming that I was able to convince you on setting up a twitter account, you probably may be actively using Read More »

Term: Web 2.0 What is Web 2.0? Web 2.0 is a term used to describe a new generation of Web services and applications with an increasing emphasis on human collaboration. Initially gaining popularity from 2004, web 2.0 related content provides a level of user interaction that was not readily available online. Are there any examples? There are Read More »

Term: Private Browsing What is Private Browsing? Private browsing is the ability to navigate to any website without having any information about that website being saved. This is specifically cookies, address URL history and downloaded temporary website content. Are there any examples? An ideal situation where private browsing may be warranted is when one wishes to browse Read More »

Term: Cookie What is a cookie? A cookie is a small piece of information usually stored in a text file that is stored on a user’s computer while browsing a web site. This information is later retrieved if one were to revisit that web site at a later date. Cookies are designed to enhance a user’s Read More »

Term: Emoticon What is an emoticon? An emoticon consists of a combination of keyboard characters that are typed together. They are mostly utilized to express moods, feelings or emotions. According to Wikipedia, emoticons appear to have originated from the 19th century as a form of a casual or humorous writing communication style. Emoticons first appeared on the Read More »