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Basic Computer Terms IX

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Bandwiththe amount of data that can be sent from one point to another in a certain period of time. It is measured as a bit rate expressed in bits per second (bits/s)
Cachea section of the computer's memory where temporary internet files are stored. Saving internet files is the computer's way of speeding up the process of opening web pages. Pronounced "cash" 
Embedusing computer code to place something
E-mailthe transmission of messages over communications networks
Firewalla part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication
Malwaresoftware that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems
Servera computer that provides data to other computers
Spywareunwanted software that infiltrates your computing device
Taga keyword or term assigned to a piece of information (such as an Internet bookmark
Uploadmeans data is being sent from your computer to the Internet



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