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adware | computer software that displays advertisements |
application | computer software created for a particular task or tasks |
bias | a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment or prejudice |
blog | a website that is regularly updated and operates like a journal with writing, opinions, experiences, photos, videos, and links to other information on it |
bystander | one present but not taking part in a situation or event |
cell tower | a site containing antennas and other electronic communications equipment that makes up a cell in a cellular network |
CPU | the device in a computer that carries out the functions for the computer |
citation | an act of quoting providing the specific source of the material |
cloud computing | a computer network that allows for software and hardware to be placed on it, thereby removing the need to have them stored on your computer |
cookie | a packet of data sent by an Internet server to a browser, which is returned by the browser each time it subsequently accesses the same server; it is used to identify the user or track their access to the server |
copyright | exclusive rights given to someone who creates original work; the individual is protected for his or her lifetime and 50 years after his or her death |
coverage area | refers to the area in which a service provider offers its communication service |
credible | offering reason to be believed |
cyberbullying | using technology to harm others through deliberate, repeated, and hostile attacks |
data package | what the cell phone company charges for use of the Internet of your smartphone |
database | a computer system that stores enormous amounts of data |
digital addiction | a type of addiction characterized by a dependence on the use of digital technologies such as cell phones and computers |
domain name | a type of Internet address such as .gov for government, .edu for educational institutions, .com for commercial sites |
downloading | receiving data from a server or another computer system |
e-mail | electronic mail sent between computer networks |
emoticon | the use of letters and punctuation marks in a message that indicates the emotion of the text (e.g., :-) to mean happy) |
e-reader | a device or computer program used for reading electronic books |
Fair Use | a limitation and exception to the exclusive right granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work |
hacked | means that your computer or computer network has been broken into |
hard disk drive (HDD) | a computer device that reads, writes, and stores digital data |
hardware | the physical parts of a computer |
hosting service | a service that is usually operated by a company in order to provide access to the Internet through servers |
HTTP | a protocol or group of rules and functions that is used to transfer data over the World Wide Web; it is required before a web address in a URL |
HTTPS | A protocol or group of rules and function that is used to transfer data over the World Wide Web and is SECURE. |
identity theft | a form of fraud where one person assume the identity of another person |
intellectual property | property created from an original thought or idea |
interference | refers to any disruption or alteration of a signal in cell phones |
Internet | a vast global computer network which links smaller computer networks together |
IP address | (98.139.180.149) a string of numbers that indicates the location of a computer or server; commonly referred to as a web address or URL |
malware | computer software designed to harm a computer |
memory | any data or information in a computer; it is commonly used to refer to RAM which is temporary and used to operate software |
Moore's Law | suggests that the number of transistors that can be placed in an integrated circuit will double every 18 months, making the computer speeds increase exponentially |
MP3 | a common audio format for playback and storage of music on digital audio players |
open source | a way in which software is developed that allows access to the source code of an application or software and is free to update and use |
piracy | the unauthorized reproduction or copying of music, video, or literature without proper compensation or permission |
plagiarism | representing the language or thoughts of an author as your own without indicating where the information is from |
plug-in | something you can add to a software application to enhance its abilities |
presentation | a computer program used to display information, normally in the form of a slide show |
processor | another term for the CPU of a computer |
programming | the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs |
QR code | Quick Response code; a type of two-dimensional bar code, consisting of black modules in a square pattern on a white background that can hold a large amount of any kind of data |
RAM | computer memory that is temporarily used to allow program to operate; it temporarily storage programs being used along with any data being entered |
search engine | a computer program that locates information on the web |
server | a computer or series of computers that link other computers together and often stores important information |
server farm | a cluster of computers used where there is the need for large server capacity and capability |
service provider | a company or organization that offers a service, such as web, cable television or phone access |
sexting | the act of sending inappropriate sexual material, usually text or images, between cell phones. |
signal strength | refers to the strength of a connection over a wireless telecommunications system |
smartphone | a cell phone that is designed to perform various computer applications including, but not limited to, email, browsing the web, playing video games, playing music, and watching videos |
SMS | short message service; it is a text messaging service for cell phones |
social media | media that use Internet and cell phone applications to interact, collaborate and create content |
software | computer programs that give instructions to a computer so that it functions |
spam | email that is sent to large groups of people who did not sign up for it |
spreadsheet | a computer application that simulates a paper accounting worksheet; mainly used for financial calculations and planning |
spyware | a type of malware that unknowingly to a user collects information from a computer |
SSL | Secure Socket Layer; it is a protocol that provides security when communicating on the Internet |
STEM | refers to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
tablet | highly portable computer shaped like a slate or pad featuring a touch screen for input |
template | a standard design used in blogs, word processing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets to provide a structure for information |
textspeak | abbreviations and slang commonly used to shorten a text or instant message, like using "u" for "you" and "?s" for "questions" |
uploading | SENDING data, from one computer to another |
URL | Uniform Resource Locator; it's an address of a website like www.quia.com |
viral | an object or pattern or video that is quickly replicated and shared |
virus | a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other computers |
Web 2.0 | refers to applications on the web that allow users to interact through user-generated content, design, and collaboration; includes the functions of social media sites |
web browser | software that allows for navigating the web; it is different from a search engine in that it provides a window in which to search but does not conduct searches itself |
webcam | a video camera for computers typically used to provide real-time video footage |
wi-fi | wireless fidelity; networking technology that allows computer devices such as PCs, laptops, and cell phones to communication over a wireless signal |
wiki | a website that allows users to add and edit interlinking web pages |
word processing | a computer application used for the production of any sort of printable material; mostly used for reports, letters, newsletters, forms |
www | world wide web; referred to as the web, it is a portion of the Internet that is accessed using a web browser |