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ebook

An electronic version of a book that can be read on a computer or a handheld device such as a Kindle.



Edge

A type ofweb browser run by Microsoft, indicated by a blue ‘e’ icon.


email

Messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another individual or group, through a network.


email providers

Technology companies that have created a tool to allow users to send and receive emails. For example, Yahoo, Google or Microsoft.


encrypted

Information or data converted into a code to prevent unauthorised access.


Enter key

A key located in the middle-right or the keyboard, used to execute a command, confirm a selection or create a new line while typing. The Enter key is also known as the return key.


ethernet

A way of connecting computers together in a local area network (LAN).


EXE file

A type of file format indicated by ‘.exe’ at the end of a document title. It is a file that executes a command or runs a programme when clicked. It is commonly used when downloading software or applications.



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