Want to get a handle on all of those technical computing terms? Or maybe you are just curious and want to know how to speak like the pros. We’ll get through the alphabet together and discover some of the more commonly used words, phrases and definitions.
Cache: This word is pronounced like the money, “cash.” It refers to a place to store data on a temporary basis. A good example of cache is when you visit a web page. All of the graphics and some other files are generally saved in a cache subdirectory, under the directory for your browser. Then when you revisit the site, your browser can pull the files directly from your cache instead of downloading them again, over and over, each time you visit. It is a good practice to “clear your cache” every once in a while.
Can Spam: It is tempting to think about “canned spam,” the meat product made so famous by Monty Python, but can spam is quite another thing. Can spam generally refers to the United States Federal law that allows courts to set damages of up to $2 million when spammers break the law regarding sending non-solicited marketing and pornography. The can spam act requires the following from businesses sending e-mail:
• – Clearly label commercial e-mail as advertising
• – Use a truthful and relevant subject line
• – Use a legitimate return e-mail address
• – Provide a valid physical address
• – Provide a working opt-out option
• – Process opt-out requests within ten business days
So far, it has been very difficult to enforce, but every now and then you will here of a famous case of a spammer being caught. Many joke that under the act, “You Can Spam, as long as you follow the rules.
Mary Ann Romans also writes for the Frugal Living Blog here at Families.com, where she shares money saving tips for today’s families.
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