Application

A software program or group of programs that allows a user to perform specific tasks like graphic design or database management. Applications can not run on a computer without an operating system.

Bandwidth  

Bandwidth refers to the amount of information that can be transmitted over a network such as the Internet in a certain amount of time.

Binary Digit  

Binary digit or bit for short is the smallest unit of measuring information on the computer. A single bit can only hold two values, 0 and 1, by combining bits together you can get more information.

Bit  

Bit is abbreviation for binary digit.

Bits per Second (bps)  

Bits per second or bps for short is the speed by which a modem can transfer a file via the Internet. For example, a 28.8K modem transfers files at 28,800 bps.

Bps  

Bps is abbreviation for bits per second.

Browser  

Browser or web browser for short is a tool (program) that allows you to surf the Internet. It interprets text, graphics, sound and video, allowing you to view websites and navigate the Internet. A few popular web browsers are Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, FireFox (Mozilla), Opera and Avant.

Byte  

Byte is a measurement of digital data capable of holding a single charter. 1 byte=8 bits.

Cache  

Cache is a place on your computer to store something more or less temporarily. Web pages you’ve visited are often stored in your browser’s cache directory on your hard disk, making it easier for you to find specific pages that you visit on a regular basis.

Cookie  

A cookie is a very small text file placed on your hard drive by a web page server. It is essentially your identification card, and cannot be executed as code or deliver viruses. It is uniquely yours and can only be read by the server that gave it to you.

E-Mail  

E-Mail or electronic mail is a text message sent through a computer network (e.g., the Internet) to a specific individual or group.

Gigabyte (GB)  

Gigabyte or GB for short is a unit of measuring digital information which equals 1,024 megabytes.

Insert  

Insert is a printed piece prepared for insertion into a publication or another printed piece such as a folded brochure.

Internet  

The Internet is a large global network comprised of thousands of smaller networks. The World Wide Web is one element of the Internet.

Kbps  

Kbps is abbreviation for kilobits per second.

Kilobits per Second (kbps)  

Kilobits per second or kbps for short is the speed by which DSL line can transfer files via the Internet. For example, a 256K DSL line transfers files at 256 kbps.

Kilobyte (KB)  

Kilobyte or KB for short is a unit of measuring digital information which equals 1,024 bytes.

Login  

Login is the process of entering your email address and password to gain access to your XcelPrinting.com online account.

Mbps  

Mbps is abbreviation for megabits per second.

Megabits per Second (mbps)  

Megabits per second or mbps for short is the speed by which DSL or T-1 line can transfer files via the Internet. For example, a 1M DSL line transfers files at 1 mbps.

Megabyte (MB)  

Megabyte or MB for short is a unit of measuring digital information which equals 1,024 kilobytes or 1, 048,576 bytes.

Panel  

Panel is one page of a brochure on one side of the paper. A half folded brochure has four panels; a letter folded brochure has six panels; and a z folded brochure has six panels.

URL  

URL or Uniform Resource Locator is the unique address which identifies a resource on the Internet for routing purposes. For example, XcelPrinting's URL is http://www.xcelprinting.com.

Web Browser  

Web browser or browser for short is a tool (program) that allows you to surf the Internet. It interprets text, graphics, sound and video, allowing you to view websites and navigate the Internet. A few popular web browsers are Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, FireFox (Mozilla), Opera and Avant.