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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) | a broadband technology that delivers high-speed internet over existing copper telephone lines, allowing simultaneous voice calls and data transmission. |
| Cookie | small text files containing unique IDs stored on a user's device by a web browser, designed to remember user information, preferences, and browsing history to personalize web experiences. |
| Driver | specialized software that acts as a translator, allowing an operating system (OS) or application to communicate with and control hardware peripheral devices. |
| Encryption | the process of converting readable information (plaintext) into an unreadable, scrambled format (ciphertext) using cryptographic algorithms and keys. |
| Firewall | a network security device designed to monitor, filter, and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules |