Backup [Files]: Backup Files are copies of data used to have an extra layer of protection incase a file or system was deleted or no longer accessible.
Computer Science: Computer Science is the study of computers and computational systems. Including theoretical functions and algorithms, hardware, software, and how they can all be used in society as well as affected by it.
Cookies: Cookies are small text files that website’s have to store information on your activity and visits on their site.
Database: A database is a collection of information about a specific topic, compiled into one place. For instance, a school registry database, or a course catalog database.
Domain Name: A domain name is an identifier that can be seen by all on the internet to isolate your domain from others. There cannot be two identical domains, and once you have one, it’s yours.
Encryption: Encryption is a process where normal, readable data is converted into unrecognizable data that can only be seen with the proper “key” or password of sorts.
Hyperlink: A hyperlink consists of text with an underlying URL which will take you to somewhere else on the page, website, or internet.
IP Address: Stands for, “Internet Protocol”, this allows your computer to directly identify what device you are on and where information should go to and be sent from (your computer). It is similar to a mailing system, allowing the “mail” to go to the correct place.
Malware: Malware is malicious software that can be used to gain access to your computer and information. It can damage, destroy, and take complete control. Depending on what kind of malware it can be inserted manually in person or through the internet and cloud.
Open Source: When something is open source it means the source (information) is open to all. This represents free software and code that is published publicly so that all can use and tweak as they see fit.
Password Manager: A software application that allows users to safely store their passwords and logins for particular sites, servers, or databases.
Search engine: A search engine is a tool that allows you to search for a particular inquiry through the internet. The database that you use will compile resources based on personal and community relevance and preference.
Upload/ Download: To upload, means to send a file or piece of information to somewhere else from your computer or device. To download means to file and save information from somewhere else to your personal computer or device.
URL: URL stands for Uniform Resource Locater. The purpose is to act as a digital address to guide your web browser to take you to the (digital) location of your choosing.
Web Browser: A web browser is a software application that is used to access, retrieve, and display data inquiries from servers on databases.