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Computer Systems Glossary

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  1. 1WAN (Wide internet network)A wide area network (WAN) is a network that covers a broad area
  2. 2LAN (Local area network)A local area network is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area
  3. 3Output deviceAn output device is any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by an information processing system
  4. 4Input deviceinput device is a peripheral (piece of computer hardware equipment) used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system
  5. 5Storage deviceA piece of computer equipment on which information can be stored.
  6. 6SSD (Solid state drive)An SSD is a non-volatile storage device that stores persistent data on solid-state flash memory.
  7. 7FireWireA standard high-performance serial bus for connecting digital devices together or to a computer.
  8. 8RFID (Radio frequency indication device)RFID is the use of radio waves to read and capture information stored on a tag attached to an object.
  9. 9GPS (Global positioning system)GPS is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of defence.
  10. 10USB (Universal Serial Bus)USB is the most popular connection used to connect a computer to devices such as digital cameras, printers, scanners, and external hard drives
  11. 11IP AddressAn IP Address is a unique string of numbers separated by full stops that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
  12. 12SD Card (Secure Digital Card)An SD card is an ultra small flash memory card designed to provide high-capacity memory in a small size.
  13. 13The security keyIs sometimes called a network key, a passphrase, or a network password should be listed nearby. Different router manufacturers have different settings pages. If you can't find the wireless security key, contact the router manufacturer.
  14. 14VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)If you have a reasonable quality Internet connection you can get phone service delivered through your Internet connection instead of from your local phone company.
  15. 15CDa compact disc.
  16. 16DVDA type of compact disc able to store large amounts of data, especially high-resolution audiovisual material.
  17. 17Cloud StorageCloud storage is a model of data storage where the digital data is stored in logical pools, the physical storage spans multiple servers and often locations, and the physical environment is typically owned and managed by a hosting company.
  18. 18Open source softwareOpen source software is software that can be freely used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone.
  19. 19Proprietary softwareProprietary software is software that is owned by an individual or a company (usually the one that developed it). There are almost always major restrictions on its use, and its source code is almost always kept secret.
  20. 20DMS (Diary management software)It is software for managing appointments and looking after times and dates that things are being done. This helps busy people to get themselves organised.
  21. 21FirewallA firewall is software or hardware that checks information coming from the Internet or a network, and then either blocks it or allows it to pass through to your computer, depending on your firewall settings.
  22. 22SSID (Service set identifier)SSID is simply the technical term for a network name. When you set up a wireless home network, you give it a name to distinguish it from other networks in your neighbourhood.
  23. 23WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)The WEP is the password that lets computers access your secure wireless network.
  24. 24WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security standard for users of computers equipped with Wi-Fi wireless connection. It is an improvement on and is expected to replace the original Wi-Fi security standard, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
  25. 25WPA2 (Wi-Fi protection access)WPA2 is a security technology commonly used on Wi-Fi wireless networks. WPA2 (Wireless Protected Access 2)
  26. 26AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)AES is a symmetric block cipher used by the U.S. government to protect classified information and is implemented in software and hardware throughout the world to encrypt sensitive data.
  27. 27BluetoothA standard for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.
  28. 28BandwidthA range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal.
  29. 29Wi-FiA facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area.
  30. 30RouterA router is a device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP's network
  31. 31ModemA modem is a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines
  32. 32Remote workingRemote working is working from a home office for employees & contractors and/or working from any other imaginable environment (hotel, beach, in transit, etc.).
  33. 33Optical storageOptical storage is the storage of data on an optically readable medium. Data is recorded by making marks in a pattern that can be read back with the aid of light, usually a beam of laser light precisely focused on a spinning disc.
  34. 34Magnetic storageMagnetic storage media and devices store data in the form of tiny magnetised dots. These dots are created, read and erased using magnetic fields created by very tiny electromagnets.
  35. 35CCTV (Closed circuit television)CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras and private observation of the camera's input on monitors. The system is called "closed-circuit" because the cameras, monitors and/or video recorders communicate across a proprietary coaxial cable run or wireless communication link.
  36. 36Key LoggerA key logger is a type of surveillance software (considered to be either software or spyware) that has the capability to record every keystroke you make to a log file, usually encrypted.
  37. 37EthernetA system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous transmission by two or more systems.
  38. 38User IdentificationUser identification is a logical entity used to identify a user on a software, system, website or within any generic IT environment.
  39. 39DOSDOS can refer to any operating system, but it is most often used as a shorthand for MS-DOS (Microsoft disk operating system).
  40. 40Data capture FormA data capture form is designed to collect specific data.
    A form completed by a customer buying a car from a showroom is an example of a data capture form.
  41. 41EncryptionEncryption is the most effective way to achieve data security. To read an encrypted file, you must have access to a secret key or password that enables you to decrypt it.
  42. 42GUI (Graphical user interface)Graphical user interface is sometimes shortened to GUI. The user chooses an option usually by pointing a mouse at an icon representing that option.
  43. 43ForumAn Internet forum is a discussion area on a website. Website members can post discussions and read and respond to posts by other forum members.
  44. 44PhishingThe act of sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft.
  45. 45Radio buttonsA radio button is a round circle representing choices in a common option list form in a graphical user interface.
  46. 46PasswordA password is an unspaced sequence of characters used to determine that a computer user requesting access to a computer system is really that particular user.
  47. 47Data UserA data user is someone who controls the collection, holding, processing, or the use of the data.
  48. 48Information CommissionerThe Information Commissioner is an independent official appointed by the Crown. The Commissioner's decisions are subject to the supervision of the Courts and the Information Tribunal.
  49. 49Peer-to-peer File SharingPeer-to-peer file sharing is different from traditional file downloading. In peer-to-peer sharing, you use a software program (rather than your Web browser) to locate computers that have the file you want.
  50. 50NFC (Near-field communication)NFC is a set of ideas and technology that enables smartphones and other devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, typically a distance of 10 cm (3.9 in) or less.

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