Jargon Page M

Malware - Short for "malicious software," malware refers to software programs designed to damage or do other unwanted actions on a computer system. In Spanish, "mal" is a prefix that means "bad," making the term "badware," which is a good way to remember it (even if you're not Spanish).

Mbit/s - Megabits per second. A measure of internet connection speed.

Megapixels - A measure of the detail recorded by digital cameras.