L1-The Information Age

Information Age

Period of easy access to information via computers.

Digital Age

Another name for the Information Age.

New Media Age

Term reflecting the rise of digital communication.

Personal Computer (PC)

A computer designed for individual use.

Desktop Computer

A personal computer intended for regular use at a desk.

Laptop

A portable personal computer with a clamshell form.

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

A handheld device for managing personal information.

Server

A computer that provides data to other computers.

Mainframe

A large, powerful computer for bulk data processing.

Wearable Computer

A computer integrated into clothing or accessories.

World Wide Web

A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.

Internet

Global network of interconnected computers for data transmission.

Fiber-optic cables

Cables that transmit data as light signals for speed.

Bit

Smallest unit of data, represented as 0 or 1.

Email

Electronic mail for sending messages over the Internet.

Bioinformatics

Use of IT to analyze biological data efficiently.