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What is Media?

By Christy Matte, About.com

Definition: Media in relation to computers and computing can have a few meanings. It may refer to an online news outlet or information source, like an online newspaper, magazine or blog. It also refers to a way of storing and sharing information, such as a CD, flash drives, floppy disk, hard drive, etc.
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