Netiquette

A largely unspoken and undocumented set of rules of good conduct when on the Internet. You generally only find out about the rules when you break them!

Network

A series of cables and wires that connects between computers so they can communicate with each other for data transfer or leisure activities such as games.

Newbie

A term used to describe those who are new to the Internet

Newsgroup

A collection of areas of varying interest for enthusiasts to communicate or swap ideas.

Newsreader

A program which allows a user to read Newsgroups

Notebook

A small portable PC roughly the size of an A4 sheet of paper. Previously known as laptops, but a new generation which are much lighter and portable, and so have earned their own name.