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Internet&Programming
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Algorithm | Set of instructions- Used to make websites, apps or programs perform certain tasks |
| Browser | Software application used to access and view websites on the internet |
| Cloud | "Cloud-based storage" means that data is stored online. This saves storage space on a computer device |
| Computer programming | The process of designing, writing and testing sets of instructions that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks or solve problems |
| Cookies | Small text files that are created and stored on a users device when they visit a website |
| CSS | Cascading Style Sheets- This information programs a website's layout and design |
| Download | Retrieving and saving information from the internet onto your device |
| Upload | Loading something like an image or file onto the internet (verb) or something that has been loaded onto the internet (noun) |
| 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- Provides the information which is displayed on a website |
| Internet | The online network that connects all web-based devices |
| IP Adress | 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 | Any unwelcome email you receive, usually from advertisers |
| Toolbar | Usually sits at the top of your 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- A secure connection that encrypts data transmitted over a public network, providing privacy and anonymity |
| Website | A connection of individual webpages |
| WI-FI | Allows computers to communicate wirelessly |