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What Is a Computer 'Protocol'? How Do Protocols Affect My Web Surfing?
You see 'http://' and 'ftp://' in Web page addresses. What are these 'protocols'? How do they affect me? About.com answers these questions here...
What is an 'Email Spoof' Phishing Attack?
Modern con men are called online 'phishermen'. Named for a combination of 'phony' and 'fishing', these phishermen use fraudulent emails to lure their prey. These phishing emails are called 'spoofs'. About.com explains email spoofs here...
What Plug-ins Do I Need, And How Do I Install Them?
From a longtime Internet veteran, here is a shopping list of plug-in software choices, and how to install them. Highly recommended reading for beginners.
What Is a 'PDF' File? How Do I Use PDF Files?
You see these documents around the Internet called 'pdf' files. But why are they so popular? How do they work? About.com explains pdf files here...
What Are "Pump and Dump" Internet Scams?
Spam email messages will sometimes reach your mailbox, claiming to know about a stock investment that will rapidly grow within days. But these are often scams, and About.com explains how...
What is "Proc"? What is "Proccing"?
"proc" is both a gamer noun and verb that hails from programming. It describes random events in computer gaming. About.com explains...
"What is 'pwned'?"
"Pwned" is an internet term that originated in the hacker subculture, and has grown to widespread use in gaming culture. "To be pwned" means ...
What Is 'OATUS'? What Does OATUS Mean?
You see the expression 'OATUS' in online conversations. But what exactly does OATUS mean? About.com explains...
What Is 'Port Forwarding'? How Do I Set My Own Port Forwards?
You hear about 'port forwarding' as a way to improve your download and game speeds, but what exactly is port forwarding? About.com explains how port forwards work, and where you can get information on configuring your own computer ports...
What Is 'PMSL'? What Does PMSL Mean?
You see the expression 'PMSL' in online conversations. But what exactly does PMSL mean? About.com explains...
What Is 'PMFJI'? What Does PMFJI Mean?
You see the expression 'PMFJI' in online conversations. But what exactly does PMFJI mean? About.com explains...
What Is 'PMFJI'? What Does PMFJI Mean?
What Is 'PMFJI'? What Does PMFJI Mean?
How Plug-Ins Work, and Where to Get Them
In order to fully participate in web culture, you'll need plug-ins like Silverlight, Flash, Quicktime, and more. About.com explains plug-ins and where you can go to download them.