Glossary of Download Terms

No download resource would be complete without a comprehensive glossary of terms. Here we've compiled a list of downloading terms and their definitions to assist you in navigating the sometimes confusing world of computer downloads.

We've also included a handy glossary of file extensions for every type of file you could possibly encounter.

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To find out more about the many different terms and phrases used in downloading, select a letter from the menu below.