Re-boot
Start your computer again.
Refresh button
Puts the current webpage on again. Use the if you think that the webpage might have changed, or got stuck.
RSS
Stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is a news feed which gives you the latest news and information from websites and blogs that frequently change such as newspapers. You will need a newsfeed reader program. It saves you checking for changes on news sites that you enjoy, as the information goes straight to your computer.
Run
Use a program.
Saving files
You need to save a file if you want to keep something you have written or copied.
Scanner
Equipment which converts text and pictures on paper into a form that can be used on a computer. A blind person can read printed items with a scanner and specialist scanning software.
Scroll up or down
Move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen.
Search engine
A website which finds webpages about information that you’re interested in, The best known is Google.
Search key
One or more words that you type into a search engine so it can find webpages containing those words.
Server
The computer belonging to your ISP. Everything you do with the internet goes through your server. If your server is busy, then everything runs slow.
Shockwave Flash
Software which is used to produce special effects on some websites which won’t work unless you have the shockwave flash software on your computer. It does not always work with screenreaders.
Site
Short for a website.
Site search
A search engine used on a website. Not all websites have these. Using a site search is often the most efficient way of looking for something on a big site.
Sitemap
A webpage within a website which describes how that website is arranged.
Skype
A program that allows you to talk free to your mates around the world and see them too if you use a webcam (computer camera).
Software
Anything you can put onto your computer to make it work.
Sound card
Something inside the computer which produces sound such as music or speech. It uses speakers or headphones.