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| adware | computer software that displays advertisements |
| application | computer software created for a particular task or tasks |
| bias | a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment or prejudice |
| blog | a website that is regularly updated and operates like a journal with writing, opinions, experiences, photos, videos, and links to other information on it |
| bystander | one present but not taking part in a situation or event |
| cell tower | a site containing antennas and other electronic communications equipment that makes up a cell in a cellular network |
| CPU | the device in a computer that carries out the functions for the computer |
| citation | an act of quoting providing the specific source of the material |
| cloud computing | a computer network that allows for software and hardware to be placed on it, thereby removing the need to have them stored on your computer |
| cookie | a packet of data sent by an Internet server to a browser, which is returned by the browser each time it subsequently accesses the same server; it is used to identify the user or track their access to the server |
| copyright | exclusive rights given to someone who creates original work; the individual is protected for his or her lifetime and 50 years after his or her death |
| coverage area | refers to the area in which a service provider offers its communication service |
| credible | offering reason to be believed |
| cyberbullying | using technology to harm others through deliberate, repeated, and hostile attacks |
| data package | what the cell phone company charges for use of the Internet of your smartphone |
| database | a computer system that stores enormous amounts of data |
| digital addiction | a type of addiction characterized by a dependence on the use of digital technologies such as cell phones and computers |
| domain name | a type of Internet address such as .gov for government, .edu for educational institutions, .com for commercial sites |
| downloading | receiving data from a server or another computer system |
| e-mail | electronic mail sent between computer networks |
| emoticon | the use of letters and punctuation marks in a message that indicates the emotion of the text (e.g., :-) to mean happy) |
| e-reader | a device or computer program used for reading electronic books |
| Fair Use | a limitation and exception to the exclusive right granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work |
| hacked | means that your computer or computer network has been broken into |
| hard disk drive (HDD) | a computer device that reads, writes, and stores digital data |
| hardware | the physical parts of a computer |
| hosting service | a service that is usually operated by a company in order to provide access to the Internet through servers |
| HTTP | a protocol or group of rules and functions that is used to transfer data over the World Wide Web; it is required before a web address in a URL |
| HTTPS | A protocol or group of rules and function that is used to transfer data over the World Wide Web and is SECURE. |
| identity theft | a form of fraud where one person assume the identity of another person |
| intellectual property | property created from an original thought or idea |
| interference | refers to any disruption or alteration of a signal in cell phones |
| Internet | a vast global computer network which links smaller computer networks together |
| IP address | (98.139.180.149) a string of numbers that indicates the location of a computer or server; commonly referred to as a web address or URL |
| malware | computer software designed to harm a computer |
| memory | any data or information in a computer; it is commonly used to refer to RAM which is temporary and used to operate software |
| Moore's Law | suggests that the number of transistors that can be placed in an integrated circuit will double every 18 months, making the computer speeds increase exponentially |
| MP3 | a common audio format for playback and storage of music on digital audio players |
| open source | a way in which software is developed that allows access to the source code of an application or software and is free to update and use |
| piracy | the unauthorized reproduction or copying of music, video, or literature without proper compensation or permission |
| plagiarism | representing the language or thoughts of an author as your own without indicating where the information is from |
| plug-in | something you can add to a software application to enhance its abilities |
| presentation | a computer program used to display information, normally in the form of a slide show |
| processor | another term for the CPU of a computer |
| programming | the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs |
| QR code | Quick Response code; a type of two-dimensional bar code, consisting of black modules in a square pattern on a white background that can hold a large amount of any kind of data |
| RAM | computer memory that is temporarily used to allow program to operate; it temporarily storage programs being used along with any data being entered |
| search engine | a computer program that locates information on the web |
| server | a computer or series of computers that link other computers together and often stores important information |
| server farm | a cluster of computers used where there is the need for large server capacity and capability |
| service provider | a company or organization that offers a service, such as web, cable television or phone access |
| sexting | the act of sending inappropriate sexual material, usually text or images, between cell phones. |
| signal strength | refers to the strength of a connection over a wireless telecommunications system |
| smartphone | a cell phone that is designed to perform various computer applications including, but not limited to, email, browsing the web, playing video games, playing music, and watching videos |
| SMS | short message service; it is a text messaging service for cell phones |
| social media | media that use Internet and cell phone applications to interact, collaborate and create content |
| software | computer programs that give instructions to a computer so that it functions |
| spam | email that is sent to large groups of people who did not sign up for it |
| spreadsheet | a computer application that simulates a paper accounting worksheet; mainly used for financial calculations and planning |
| spyware | a type of malware that unknowingly to a user collects information from a computer |
| SSL | Secure Socket Layer; it is a protocol that provides security when communicating on the Internet |
| STEM | refers to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
| tablet | highly portable computer shaped like a slate or pad featuring a touch screen for input |
| template | a standard design used in blogs, word processing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets to provide a structure for information |
| textspeak | abbreviations and slang commonly used to shorten a text or instant message, like using "u" for "you" and "?s" for "questions" |
| uploading | SENDING data, from one computer to another |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator; it's an address of a website like www.quia.com |
| viral | an object or pattern or video that is quickly replicated and shared |
| virus | a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other computers |
| Web 2.0 | refers to applications on the web that allow users to interact through user-generated content, design, and collaboration; includes the functions of social media sites |
| web browser | software that allows for navigating the web; it is different from a search engine in that it provides a window in which to search but does not conduct searches itself |
| webcam | a video camera for computers typically used to provide real-time video footage |
| wi-fi | wireless fidelity; networking technology that allows computer devices such as PCs, laptops, and cell phones to communication over a wireless signal |
| wiki | a website that allows users to add and edit interlinking web pages |
| word processing | a computer application used for the production of any sort of printable material; mostly used for reports, letters, newsletters, forms |
| www | world wide web; referred to as the web, it is a portion of the Internet that is accessed using a web browser |
