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Technology Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADSL | (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) a type of broadband technology that enables always on internet access over existing copper telaphone lines. |
| Cookie | small text files containing unique ID's sored on a users device by a web browser, designed to remember user information. |
| Driver | a specialized software program that acts as a translator enabiling an operating system or application to communicate with and control specific hardware components. |
| Encryption | a data security method that converts readable information into an unreadable encode format using algorithms |
| Firewall | a network security system that acts as a barrier between a trusted internet network and untrusted external networks |
| GIF | The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a bitmap image format developed by CompuServe that supports both static and animated images, optimized for, fast-loading web graphics |
| JPEG | JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a standardized, commonly used lossy compression method for digital images enabling significant file size reduction |
| LAN | A Local Area Network (LAN) is a technology that connects computers, servers, and devices within a specific geographic area to enable high-speed data sharing and internet access |
| Network | Network technology refers to the physical hardware (cables, routers, switches) and software protocols that enable computing devices to connect, communicate, and share resources |
| QR Code | A QR (Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional, scannable matrix barcode designed for high-speed, machine-readable data storage |