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Computing device flashcards#2
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- 1FirewallControls which programmes on your computer can send and receive data packets.
- 2EncryptionScrambles up your data to send or write secret messages which can be decoded by using a key.
- 3MalwareMalware is a general term that describes lots of different programs that try to do something unwanted to your computer. Anti-virus software prevents malware from attacking your computer or mobile device.
- 4Anti-VirusAnti-Virus is an anti-virus system which clears our computer from malware's.
- 5data transfer speedHow fast data can be sent and received from one device to another.
- 6SecurityCan the connection be easily hacked by an unwanted user?
- 7Cost effectiveGetting the best value for money for your solution.
- 8Network Interface Card (nic)Connects internet usually found on the back of a WiFi box.
- 9WANWide Area Network
- 10LANLocal Area Network
- 11WPANWireless Personal Area Network
- 12BluetoothIt pairs two devices to share data.
- 13EthernetA system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network
- 14PeripheralsPeripherals are items which connect to the computer/PC. E.g.Keyboards, mouses, speakers and printers.
- 15Wireless access pointA way in which a WiFi enabled device can access a local area network.
Your router at home will most likely have one of these built in, some of you may have WiFi extenders in your house in areas of weak signal.
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- ks3 Computing Flashcards on Computing device flashcards#2, created by Paige Leigh on 21/10/2016.
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- Paige Leigh · Oct 2016
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- Nov 5, 2016
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