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Mac

The term used for a computer powered by an Apple Mac operating system.


malware

(malicious software)

Programs designed to damage or perform unwanted actions on a computer system.


memory stick

A small device that connects to a computer and allows you to store and copy information. Also known as a USB stick, pen drive or thumb drive.


microphone

A device that captures audio input. It can be built into a device or come as external hardware. This input can then be recorded, shared or processed by various software.


Microsoft Word

Word processing software developed by Microsoft that’s used for creating text documents, such as letters, forms and brochures.


mobile phone

A small, portable, wireless telephone that can be used to communicate over long distances. A mobile phone that connects to the internet is called a smartphone.


modem

Receives information from your ISP through the phone lines, optical fibre or coaxial cable and converts it into a digital signal.


monitor

Computer hardware that displays the video and graphics information generated by a connected computer.


mouse

A hardware device connected to the computer that controls the pointer on the screen and is used to select items.


MP3 players

Electronic devices that can play MP3 digital audio files.



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