Lingo

Internet and Computer

21 Words

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domain
1.
do
main
Noun

a territory or area under the control or authority of a ruler or government

The castle stood at the heart of the king's domain.

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stream
2.
stream
Noun

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

The stream runs through the forest and into the lake.

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search engine
3.
search engine
Noun

a computer program that searches the Internet and finds information based on a word or group of words given to it

She used a search engine to find recipes for dinner.

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firewall
4.
fire
wall
Noun

the use of maximum engine or system thrust, typically in aviation or vehicles

The pilot pushed the throttle to firewall during takeoff.

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cookie
5.
coo
kie
Noun

a sweet baked treat typically made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts

He enjoyed a soft and buttery shortbread cookie with a cup of tea.

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virtual private network
Noun

a secure and encrypted network connection that allows users to access the Internet or private networks from a remote location while maintaining privacy and data protection

I always use a VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi to keep my information safe.

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forum
7.
fo
rum
Noun

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

The community forum allowed residents to voice their concerns and suggestions.

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pop-up
8.
pop
up
Noun

a short high fly ball

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hotspot
9.
hot
spot
Noun

a public place where a wireless Internet connection is made available

Coffee shops and airports are popular hotspots for travelers needing internet access.

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e
ther
net
Noun

a widely used technology for connecting computers and other devices in a local area network (LAN)

Ethernet cables are commonly used to establish wired connections between computers and network devices.

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phishing
11.
phi
shing
Noun

a cybercrime in which someone tricks another into revealing their personal or financial information such as their passwords or bank account numbers and then using this information to steal money from them

Phishing is a form of cybercrime where attackers attempt to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

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intranet
12.
int
ra
net
Noun

a private network within an organization for internal communication, collaboration, and resource sharing among members

The intranet serves as a central hub for sharing documents and collaborative work within the organization.

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ext
ra
net
Noun

a restricted network that allows external users, such as partners or customers, limited access to a company's internal resources or data

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operating system
14.
operating system
Noun

the most fundamental software that manages a computer, cell phone, etc., hardware and provides a platform for running applications

The operating system controls how the computer runs and manages applications.

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cd burner
Noun

a piece of equipment or the software that is needed for copying sound or other information on a CD

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CD writer
Noun

a piece of equipment or the software that is needed for copying sound or other information on a CD

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hack
17.
hack
Verb

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

Hackers may try to hack into your email account to send spam messages to your contacts.

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surf
18.
surf
Verb

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

He loves to surf, spending hours riding the waves and perfecting his technique.

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upgrade
19.
up
grade
Verb

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

The company upgrades its software regularly to enhance performance.

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database
20.
da
ta
base
Noun

a large structure of data stored in a computer that makes accessing necessary information easier

The company’s customer database contained detailed records of all client interactions and transactions.

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reboot
21.
re
boot
Verb

to cause a computer system to load, especially immediately after it has been turned off

He rebooted the computer to fix the software glitch.

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