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| Nanotechnology | This is a science that studies ways to control
individual atoms and molecules Nanotechnology research is booming. There are
many fields where nanotechnology will certainly produce dramatic results.
Methods of manufacturing products are sure to be affected as nanotechnology
finds ways to form raw materials into new products without the cutting,
grinding, and firing methods that are used in today’s manufacturing plants.
Implications for the medical field are mind-boggling, as researchers consider
ways to control disease with nanotechnology robots called nano-bots.
Nanotechnology has already produced wrinkle-free and stain-resistant fabrics,
food packaging that keeps meat fresh longer and self-cleaning windows. It is
possible that in the future nanotechnology could produce nanobots that could
eat up cancer cells.
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| Netiquette | Rules for maintaining etiquette while using the Internet. |
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| Network | A computer network is formed when two or more computers are connected in order to share resources. A network can use either a wired or a wireless connection. |
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| Network Drive | On a local area network (LAN), a drive that other computers on the
network can connect to. A network drive allows people to access shared files
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| Network Interface Controller | see NIC
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| Networking | A network is comprised of two or more PCs connected so that they can communicate and share resources. Networked computers can share printers, scanners, CD-ROM drives, and files. Networking has always been popular in businesses, but since networked computers can also share Internet access and reduce both access and telephone line costs, networking is now becoming very popular with home computer users. To network computers, each must have a network card or network adapter often called an Ethernet card/adapter. While most networks use special network cables to connect the computers, many new options are available which eliminate the need for extra wiring. New network systems use the telephone or electrical lines already in place to network computers. Radio wave wireless systems are also becoming popular. |
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| News Aggregator |
is a program that handles RSS feeds and makes them appear in that
program automatically. Many Web browsers
now can act as RSS news aggregator programs.
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| Newsgroup | An on-line discussion group generally geared to a specific topic or group of people. |
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| NFR (Near-Field Recording) | A type of mass storage that uses technology similar to a hard disk but which also employs a magneto-optical technology to greatly increase storage capacity. |
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| NIC (Network Interface Controller) |
This is the part of the computer
that allows it to connect to and communicate over a network. Some computers
have dedicated network cards which are called NICs or Network Cards or Network
Adapters. Some newer computers have built-in networking and no longer need NIC
cards.
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| NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) |
A type of rechargeable battery that provides very consistent
voltage and is environmentally safe. NiMH
batteries are often used in laptop computers and digital cameras.
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| Noise |
Noise is unwanted sound or visual
pollution. Noise is commonly seen on older televisions as snow. It is the
crackle in audio transmissions.
In digital photography, noise is
unwanted digital pixels in images, which looks like multicolored confetti. Noise
increases as the temperature of the sensor increases and as the camera’s ISO
setting is increased. Different digital cameras have different amounts and
types of noise.
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| Notebook Computer | A lightweight portable computer. |
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