Computing terms explained in plain English
Software that is developed, released to and used by the public, free as an alternative to software from large companies.
Play this popular adventure game on the Raspberry Pi
Write without distractions wherever you are
An impressive show of graphics from this tiny computer
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Matt Britland, head of ICT at Kingston Grammar School
Yes, and I love it
Yes, but I’m not sure about it
Yes, but I hate it
No, but I intend to get it soon
No, I don’t want it
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A set of files seen by Windows as a separate hard disk.