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Tech Terms
Computer Tech Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Server | A computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network. |
| Cloud | Computing that involves a large number of computers connected through a communication network such as the Internet, similar to utility computing. |
| URL | The address of a specific Web site or file on the Internet. |
| File extension | A group of letters occurring after a period in a file name, indicating the format of the file. |
| Network | A network is a group of two or more computer systems linked together. |
| Router | A device that forwards data packets between computer networks, creating an overlay internetwork. A router is connected to two or more data lines from different networks |
| Access Point | A device, such as a wireless router, that allows wireless devices to connect to a network |
| Bandwidth | The data rate supported by a network connection or interface. |
| Browser | A program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the World Wide Web. |
| Search Engine | A program for the retrieval of data from a database or network |