Glossary
Automatic Windows Updates
Sometimes your computer will ask you if you want to download new software.
You don’t have to, but it will keep your software up to date. These updates can use up
quite a lot of data, so we suggest you connect to Wi-Fi to download them.
McAfee Internet Security
McAfee Internet Security keeps your computer safe from viruses and other threats
from the internet.
Open Office
Your word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
ø Mobile Broadband
ø Mobile Broadband lets you use the internet almost anywhere by using the ø
network. You’ll see this network as ‘O2-UK’ on Connection Manager.
ø Assistant
ø Assistant spots and fixes problems on your computer. It also checks for any new
software or messages from ø.
Phishing filter
This stops people seeing your personal information over the internet.
Username
Your own personal profile for using Windows.
Wi-Fi/wireless
Wi-Fi or wireless lets you connect to the internet without having to plug anything in.
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