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The document provides definitions for various technology-related terms, including devices like computers, smartphones, and printers, as well as concepts such as the internet, networks, and cybersecurity. It covers essential components of computing, such as hardware, software, and data management, alongside security measures like firewalls and encryption. Additionally, it introduces advanced topics like artificial intelligence and algorithms.

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The document provides definitions for various technology-related terms, including devices like computers, smartphones, and printers, as well as concepts such as the internet, networks, and cybersecurity. It covers essential components of computing, such as hardware, software, and data management, alongside security measures like firewalls and encryption. Additionally, it introduces advanced topics like artificial intelligence and algorithms.

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DEFINITIONS

1. Computer: An electronic device that processes data and performs tasks based on
instructions from software.
2. Smartphone: A mobile phone with advanced features like internet access, apps, and a
touchscreen interface.
3. Keyboard & Mouse: Input devices used to type (keyboard) and navigate (mouse) on a
computer.
4. Printer: A device that transfers digital documents or images onto paper.
5. USB/Flash Drive: A small, portable device used to store and transfer data between
computers.
6. Internet: A global network that connects millions of computers and allows them to
communicate and share information.
7. Wi-Fi: A wireless technology that allows devices to connect to the internet or a network
without physical cables.
8. Local Area Network (LAN): A network that connects computers within a limited area
like a home, school, or office.
9. Wide Area Network (WAN): A network that covers a large geographic area, often
connecting multiple LANs.
10. IP Address: A unique string of numbers assigned to each device on a network to identify
and locate it.
11. Firewall: A security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic to
protect against unauthorized access.
12. Bandwidth: The maximum rate of data transfer over a network, typically measured in
Mbps (megabits per second).
13. Email: A method of exchanging digital messages over the internet.
14. Social Media: Online platforms that allow users to create, share, and interact with
content and people (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
15. Cloud Storage: A service that stores data on remote servers accessed via the internet,
rather than on a local device.
16. Software: Programs and applications that run on a computer or device to perform
specific tasks.
17. Hardware: The physical parts of a computer system (e.g., monitor, hard drive,
processor).
18. Password: A secret code used to verify identity and protect digital accounts or data.
19. Phishing: A cyberattack where fake emails or websites trick users into revealing personal
information.
20. Encryption: The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized
access.
21. Malware: Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or disable computers and
systems (e.g., viruses, spyware).
22. Server: A computer that provides data or services to other computers on a network.
23. Database: An organized collection of data that can be easily accessed, managed, and
updated.
24. Algorithm: A set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task,
often used in programming.
25. Artificial Intelligence (AI): The ability of machines or software to mimic human
intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

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