McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA - Total Protection 2009, User Manual

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Glossary 249
U
U3
You: Simplified, Smarter, Mobile. A platform for running Windows 2000 or Windows XP
programs directly from a USB drive. The U3 initiative was founded in 2004 by M-Systems
and SanDisk and allows users to run U3 programs on a Windows computer without
installing or storing data or settings on the computer.
URL
Uniform Resource Locator. The standard format for Internet addresses.
USB
Universal Serial Bus. An industry-standard connector on most modern computers, that
connects multiple devices, ranging from keyboards and mice to webcams, scanners, and
printers.
USB drive
A small memory drive that plugs into a computer’s USB port. A USB drive acts like a small
disk drive, making it easy to transfer files from one computer to another.
USB wireless adapter card
A wireless adapter card that plugs into a USB port in the computer.
V
virus
A computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or
knowledge of the user.
VPN
Virtual Private Network. A private communications network that is configured through a
host network such as the Internet. The data traveling through a VPN connection is
encrypted and possesses strong security features.
W
wardriver
A person who searches for Wi-Fi (802.11) networks by driving through cities armed with a
Wi-Fi computer and some special hardware or software.
watch file types
The types of files (for example, .doc, .xls) that Backup and Restore archives or backs up
within the watch locations.
watch locations
The folders on your computer that Backup and Restore monitors.