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Easter Egg. An unexpected image or message that pops up on the display screen when the user innocently enters a secret combination of keystrokes.A way of surprising and amusing users engaged in more serious tasks.
E-book. A small reading device that displays downloaded digital text.
E-commerce/Electronic Commerence : A buniess trasaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the internet.
E- Learning : Delivery of eduction via electronic methods such as internet , networks , or CDs/DVDs.
Ellipsis Marks. Three spaced dots (. . .) that appear as part of a menu option. Ellipsis marks indicate that a dialog box will appear if that option is selected.
E-mail : Transmission of massages and files via computer network .
E-mail address : combination of user name and a domain name that identifies a user to receive E-mails.
E-mail program : Software use to create ,send , receive, forward , store ,print and delete e-mail mssages.
Earbuds/Earphones : Audio output device that rests inside the ear canal.
Edit : to make chages to the existing content of a document .
Educational Softwares : Application softwares that teach a particular skill.
Electrically eraseable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) : a chip that allows a programer to erase microcode with an electrical signal.
Electronic storefront: Online busniess, a customer visits that contains products descriptins ,graphics and a shopping cart.
Embeded Computers : special- purpose computers that function as a component in a large product.
Embeded Operating System : Operating System that reside on a ROM chips inside most PDAs and small devices.
Emoticons : Symbols used on Internet to express emotions.
Encryption : The process of encoding data and information to an unreadable form.
ENERGY STAR Program : Program that encourages manufacturers of computer components to create energy- efficient devices ,requiring little power when they are not in use ,developed by the U.S.Department of energy and U.S environmental Protection Agency .
Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics(EIDE) :Interface that uses parallel signals to transfer data, instruction and informations ,can support up to four hard disks at 137 GB per disk.
Enhanced Resolution : Digital camera resolution calculated by special formula that add pixels between those generated by the optical resolutions.
Enterprise ASP : Application service provider that customized and deliver high-end busniess applications, such as finance and database.
Enterprise Computing : the use of a huge network of computers that meets diverse components needs.
Erogonomics : The science of incorporating comforts, efficiency and safety into the design of the workplace.
Ergonomic Keyboard : Keyboard whose design reduce the chance of wrist or hand injuries.
eSATA Ports:Special purpose ports that allows to connect an external SATA hard disk to a computer.
Escalate : to transfer a customer’s help request from the person who originally handled it to someone more highly trained, and/or to mark it as more urgent.
Ethernet. A type of computer network, originally developed by Xerox Corporation. Communication takes place by means of radio-frequency signals carried by a coaxial cable.
Ethical Hacking :the practice of breaking into computers without malicious intent, simply to find security hazards and report them to the people responsible.
Ethernet Card : A circuit board that allows a computer to be connected to a network by cable.
Evil Twin : Malicious wireless hot spot that seems legitimate, but is designed to trick unwitting users into revealing personal information.
Exception : Situation that prevents a computer program from running as specified, such as unexpectedly reaching the end of a file or trying to divide by zero.
Execute : To perform an instruction or action specified by the user or the program.
Expension Slot : Socket on motherboard that can hold an adapter card.
Explorer : Part of Windows that is used for exploring directories, files, and desktop menus.
Export :To save information from one computer or program to another.
Express Card Module : Removeable flash memory device that adds memory ,communication, multimedia and security capabilities to mobile computers.
Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange(EBCDIC) : coding scheme used primarily on mainframe computers and high end servers.
External Bay : Drive bay that allows users to access openings in the bay from outside the system unit.
External hard disk : Separate freestanding hard disk that connects with a cable to a USB port or FireWire port on the system unit.
Extranet : Technology that permits users of one organization’s intranet to enter portions of another organization’s intranet in order to conduct business transactions or collaborate on joint projects.
Extrude :Special effect provided by drawing programs that creates a three-dimensional shadow.
E-zine. A magazine published in an electronic format. Also called Webzine.