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tech-terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cookie | small pieces of text sent to your browser by a website you visit |
| ADLS | Assertive learning devices |
| Driver | a specialized software component that acts as a translator |
| encryption | a data security method that converts readable information into an unreadable, encoded format using algorithms and cryptographic keys |
| firewall | a network security system—either hardware, software, or both—that acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks |
| GIF | a lossless format for image files that supports both animated and static images. |
| JPEG | a format for compressing image files. |
| LAN | a private, high-speed computer network that connects devices |
| Network | a system of two or more interconnected computing devices |
| QR-code | Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional, machine-readable matrix barcode consisting of black and white squares, designed to store data and allow for instantaneous digital access |
| URL | a standardized, unique character string acting as an address to locate, identify, and retrieve resources (web pages, images, files) on the internet |
| AUD | Acceptable Use Policy |
| domain | a distinct, centrally administered subset of a network, internet address, or system of computers, governed by shared security policies, rules, and common authority |
| Freeware | proprietary software released without monetary cost to the user |
| Hyperlink | an electronic, clickable element—typically text, an image, or an icon—within a digital document or webpage that, when selected, directs the user to another location, file, or webpage |