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  1. 1Open Source SoftwareSoftware that can be freely used, changed, and shared by anyone.
  2. 2WAN (Wide Area Network)A network that covers a broad area using leased telecommunication lines.
  3. 3LAN (Local Area Network)A computer network that links devices within a building or group of adjacent buildings, especially one with a radius of less than 1 km.
  4. 4Output DevicesPart of a computer that outputs information e.g. Monitor, Printer
  5. 5Input DevicesPart of a computer that inputs information e.g. Keyboard, Mouse
  6. 6Storage DeviceA device that can store data from a computer
  7. 7SSD (Solid State Drive)A non volatile storage device that stores persistent data on solid-state flash memory.
  8. 8FireWireA standard high-performance serial bus for connecting digital devices together or to a computer with high speed.
  9. 9RFID (Radio-Frequency IDentification)A method of scanning using tags read by radio waves without being in the direct path of the scanner.
  10. 10GPS (Global Positioning System)A satellite navigation system that allows people to track wherever they are in the world.
  11. 11USB (Universal Serial Bus)A connection to connect computers to other devices such as cameras, scanners, printers and external hard drives. It is the most popular connection.
  12. 12IP Address (Internet Protocol)A unique string of numbers separated by full stops that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
  13. 13SD Card (Secure Digital)An ultra small flash memory card designed to provide high-capacity memory in a small size.
  14. 14Security KeyA physical USB second factor that only works after verifying the login site is truly a Google website, not a fake site pretending to be Google.
  15. 15VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)VOIP is an acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol, or in more common terms phone service over the Internet e.g. Skype
  16. 16CD (Compact Disk)A digital optical disc data storage format. It is usually used for music.
  17. 17DVD (Digital Video Disk)A type of compact disc able to store large amounts of data, especially high-resolution audio-visual material.
  18. 18Cloud StorageA model of data storage where the digital data is stored in logical pools, the physical storage spans multiple servers and the physical environment is typically owned and managed by a hosting company.
  19. 19Proprietary SoftwareSoftware that is owned by an individual or company that requires payment to use.
  20. 20DMS (Diary Management Software)An online calendar that you can schedule events and set reminders.
  21. 21FirewallA program that prevents access to websites that may contain harmful viruses that could damage the computer.
  22. 22SSID (Service Set IDentifier)A name given to a network to distinguish it from other networks.
  23. 23WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA2 AESEncryption software that protects your computer.
  24. 24BluetoothA short-range connection between many electronic devices.
  25. 25BandwidthThe amount of data that can be transmitted at one time. The higher the bandwidth, the more data can be transferred.
  26. 26Wi-FiThe wireless connection to the internet of computers, smartphones and other devices.
  27. 27RouterA device that connects computers to the internet.
  28. 28ModemA device that modulates and demodulated data between a computer and telephone line.
  29. 29Remote WorkingWorking while at a remote location such as at home or an office.
  30. 30Optical StorageStoring data on an optically readable medium.
  31. 31Magnetic StorageStoring data on a magnetised medium.
  32. 32CCTV (Closed Circuit TV)A TV system that is monitored but not distributed, usually for surveillance.
  33. 33Key LoggerThe act of recording keys pressed on a keyboard, usually when the person pressing the keys is unaware of it.
  34. 34EthernetA system that connects multiple computer systems to create a local area network.
  35. 35User IDA unique name used to identify different users on websites and online forums.
  36. 36DoS (Disk Operating System)The first widely installed operating system for personal computers.
  37. 37Data Capture FormA form of data capture that only collects specific data.
  38. 38EncryptionA form of security that requires a password or security key to decrypt. Encrypted data is called cipher text while unencrypted text is called plain text.
  39. 39GUI (Graphic User Interface)An interface that allows people to interact with electronic devices with graphical icons.
  40. 40ForumA website that people can talk to each other via messages used to discuss different topics.

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11Wilkins.J · Feb 2015
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