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Computer Science

TermDefinition
Computer a programmable machine.
CPU Central Processing Unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.
Hard drive A storage device that permanently stores data, including the operating system, programs, and files.
Hardware the physical components of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, and motherboard (the main circuit board in computers).
keyboard The physical board that allows you to type information into a computer.
laptop A computer device that is easily portable (can be taken from place to place).
monitor a physical computer screen.
mouse The pointing device used to move the cursor (the position indicator on a computer display screen) and select objects on the computer screen.
printer An output device that produces hard copies of documents and images from a computer.
router A device that allows other devices (such as computers, tablets and phones) to connect to the internet.
scanner An input device that captures and digitizes printed documents or images for computer use.
USB Universal Serial Bus. It is a common interface used to connect devices to a computer, such as printers, keyboards, and external storage.
USB flash drive a small and portable storage device used for storing and transferring data. It is designed to connect to a computer or other compatible device through a USB port.
Algorithm a set of instructions.
browser Software application used to access and view websites on the internet.
cloud online storage
computer programming The process of designing, writing and testing sets of instructions (code) that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks or solve problems
cookies small text files that are created and stored on a user’s device when they visit a website. used to collect and store certain information about the user’s browsing activity and preferences
CSS Cascading Style Sheets. This information programs a website’s layout and design
download refers to retrieving and saving information from the internet onto your device
upload loading something like an image or file onto the internet (verb). something that has been loaded onto the internet (noun)
email Electronic mail sent and received through a computer network
ethernet Wired networking technology that connects computers and devices through cables.
firewall A security measure that controls and filters network traffic to protect against unauthorized access and threats
HTML Hypertext Markup Language, which provides the information that is displayed on a website.
internet The online network that connects all web-based devices.
IP address The unique code that identifies a device on the internet.
JavaScript A programming language used to add interactivity and dynamic features to web pages.
keyword Short phrases that describe an image, idea, webpage or piece of data.
spam refers to any unwelcome email you receive
toolbar usually sits at the top of your web browser with icons that help you control what you see
URL the address that brings you to a specific website on the internet
VPN Virtual Private Network. It is a secure connection that encrypts data transmitted over a public network, providing privacy and anonymity.
website a collection of individual webpages.
Wi-Fi allows computers to communicate wirelessly
 



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