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10 Computer Terms
10 basic computer terms
Term | Definition |
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Internet | Alternatively referred to as the net or web - it was initially developed to aid in the progress of computing technology by linking all the best academic computer centers. |
WWW | World Wide Web |
HTML | HyperText Markup Language |
Browser | is a software program created as a simplified means to present and explore content on the World Wide Web - including pictures, videos, and web pages, connected using hyperlinks and classified with Uniform Recourse Identifiers (URLs). |
Byte | data equal to either seven or eight bits depending if it needs error correction (parity) - the smallest measurement size listed in operating systems. |
Cookie | a small amount of text-only data saved on your computer while you browse a certain website. |
Reboot | the process of restarting a working computer using hardware (e.g. a power button) instead of software. - sometimes necessary after installing a software program |
Firewall | a software utility or hardware device that acts as a filter for data entering or leaving a network or computer. |
Spam | slang commonly used to describe junk e-mail on the Internet. |
Modem | a hardware device that connects a computer or router to a broadband network. |