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Mail Server
A computer that holds email messages for clients on a network.

Mailbox
A file on an e-mail server where incoming mail is stored before being downloaded to an email program. Once downloaded, mail is typically help in the email program’s Inbox or redirected to an appropriate email folder.

MIME
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions. Extensions to files that tell a computer what kind of program is needed to view the file.

MMO
Massively Multiplayer Online. A type of online game in which a large number of people can participate.

MMORPG
Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game. A classification of fantasy online gaming. Notable MMORPG’s include Blizzard’s World of Warcraft.

Modem
A device that allows computers to connect to a telephone or cable service.

Monitoring Software
Software products that allow monitoring or tracking of web sites, e-mail messages or other computer activity.

MP3
A commonly used music file format. Personal music devices are often refreed to as “MP3 players”.

MPEG
A common video file format, easily viewable on most computers.

Multimedia
The integration of audio, video, graphics and text.

Multiplayer
A game that more than one person can play at the same time.

MySpace
A popular social networking site. www.myspace.com

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The problem with location-based apps
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7 reasons why a tablet beats a laptop
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How to recycle your old electronics
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