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"What is 'FTW'? What Does It Mean?"

You see this peculiar expression, "FTW", while participating in online discussions. What exactly does it mean?

What Is 'Facepalm'? Is It the Same as '/Facepalm'?

This peculiar expression appeared in your online chat today, but you're not quite sure what it means. What exactly is '/facepalm', and how is it meant to be used in conversation?

What Is 'Flaming'?

You have heard of 'flaming' in online discussions. But what exactly is flaming? What constitutes a flame?

"What is 'Flash'? Is that the same as 'Adobe Flash'?"

You hear about "Flash" web sites, and you know that you should install something called "Flash Player". But what exactly is "Flash"? About.com explains...

Definition: "Firewall"

"Firewall" is used to describe specialized software and/or hardware that...

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