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ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADSL | Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line |
| cookie | Cookies are 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 | A device driver is specialized software that acts as a translator between an operating system (OS) and hardware peripherals, allowing them to communicate and function properly |
| Encryption | Encryption is a cybersecurity process that converts readable data (plaintext) into an unreadable, scrambled format (ciphertext) using algorithms and secret keys |
| Firewall | A firewall is a network security device that monitors traffic to or from your network. |
| GIF | A GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a widely used, compressed bitmap image format that supports both static and animated images |
| JPEG | JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a standardized, lossy image compression algorithm (ISO/IEC 10918) designed to reduce file sizes for digital images, typically achieving 10:1 to 20:1 compression with minimal quality loss |
| LAN | A Local Area Network (LAN) is a, high-speed, privately managed network connecting computers, printers, and devices within a limited,, localized area |
| Network | A computer network is a group of interconnected computing devices (nodes)—such as computers, servers, and printers—that exchange data and share resources using wired (Ethernet, fiber) or wireless (Wi-Fi) connections. |
| QR code | A QR (Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional matrix barcode, invented in 1994 by Denso Wave |