A small graphic displayed on the computer's screen, which represents a command or file. A method of connecting devices, such as hard disks, to the motherboard, where most of the control is handled by the device. Especially relevant to games. The Internet is an international network of millions of university, government, commercial and private computers. There is no central point that controls the Internet, so if one computer breaks down, the remaining ones can still link up.
Intranets are like small versions of the Internet, usually operating within a corporation.
Because they use the same technology as the Internet, only on a smaller scale, users can use Web browsers to access the company information they're after. JAVA is a computer language designed to extend the capabilities of the Web. See Bps . Compared to CRT monitors found in desktop computers, they are usually smaller and provide a lower-quality display. A computer manufactured by Apple.