Attachment: A file that’s sent along with an email message. Examples of attachments include documents, photos, or videos.
Browser: Software used to access and view websites. Examples include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari.
Cache: A temporary memory on your device that remembers information to help pages load more quickly, completes auto-fill details for forms and your browsing history. You can clear it to free up space and see recent changes on sites that you’re accessing.
Cookies: Small pieces of data stored by your web browser that remember your actions or preferences on websites.
Cyber Security: Measures taken to protect a computer or computer system against unauthorised access or attack.
Download: The process of transferring a file or software from a server (usually a website) to your personal device, such as a computer or smartphone.
Drive: An electronic file storage that allows you to save files and create and edit documents.
Email: Electronic mail. A method of exchanging digital messages with others.
Firewall: A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Hyperlink: A clickable element in a webpage that takes you to another page, a different section of the current page or to a different website when clicked.
Internet: A global network of computers and servers that allows for the exchange of data and communication.
Keyword: A word or phrase that describes the content on a webpage. Keywords are used in search engine optimization (SEO) to help web pages appear in search results.
Login: The process of gaining access to a system, website, or application by entering a username and password, or other security features.
Malware: Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised access to a computer system.
Network: A group of two or more computer systems linked together.
Operating System: Software that manages the computer hardware and software resources. Common examples include Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Password: A string of characters used for the authentication process in software applications to prove identity or access approval.
PDF: A “Portable Document File” that’s used for viewing documents, which you can also save, share or print if you want to.
QR Code: Short for “Quick Response Code”, it’s a type of barcode that can be read using smartphones or dedicated QR reading devices, linking directly to text, emails, websites, phone numbers, and more.
Social Media: Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. Examples include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Spam (or junk): Unsolicited or unwanted email messages that you haven’t requested. These are usually automatically filtered to a separate email folder away from your Inbox, but sometimes genuine messages can get placed in there too.
URL: Stands for “Uniform Resource Locator”. It’s the address of a webpage, found in a browser’s address bar.
Virus: A type of malicious software or code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
Wi-Fi: A technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data wirelessly (using radio waves) over a computer network, including high-speed internet connections.