Monitor | The computer screen |
Mouse | A thing for navigating on the computer |
Mouse pad | A small pad that the mouse sits on |
Mouse pointer | An arrow that moves on the screen when you move the mouse |
Navigate | To move around in a document or on the Internet |
On-line | Connected to the Internet or a server You must be on-line to get your e-mail or search the Internet. |
Programs | These tell the computer what to do. Different programs are used for different purposes. |
Right click | Click right-hand button on mouse. Use this to get a drop down menu. |
Search engine | A program that helps you find web pages on a given subject. |
Server | A central computer that is connected to many other
computers. Your e-mail comes to a server before you can get it. |
Site | A location on the Internet. |