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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Internet and Computer

Here, you will learn some English words related to Internet and Computer that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
domain
domain
[noun]

the last characters of a website's address such as '.com', '.org', etc.

Ex: The website's domain is crucial for establishing its online identity and presence. 
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streaming
streaming
[noun]

the real-time delivery and playback of multimedia content over the Internet

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search engine

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

Ex: She used a search engine to find recipes for dinner. 
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firewall
firewall
[noun]

(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data

Ex: The company installed a firewall to prevent hackers from accessing sensitive data on its internal network. 
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cookie
cookie
[noun]

(computing) data that a web server sends to a browser and receives if the user visits the website again, used for identifying or tracking the user's activities

Ex: Websites use cookies to remember users' preferences and provide personalized experiences during their visits. 
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virtual private network

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

Ex: I always use a VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi to keep my information safe. 
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forum
forum
[noun]

a web page or website where people can share their opinions and ideas about a specific subject and respond to other users' comments

Ex: He posted a question on the tech forum to get advice from experts. 
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pop-up
pop-up
[noun]

a window that appears suddenly on top of the current screen, often used to display advertising or notifications

Ex: She installed an ad blocker to reduce the number of pop-up ads while browsing the internet. 
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hotspot
hotspot
[noun]

a public place where a wireless Internet connection is made available

Ex: Coffee shops and airports are popular hotspots for travelers needing internet access. 
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ethernet
ethernet
[noun]

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

Ex: Ethernet cables are commonly used to establish wired connections between computers and network devices. 
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phishing
phishing
[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

Ex: 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
intranet
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: The operating system controls how the computer runs and manages applications. 
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cd burner
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
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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to hack
to hack
[Verb]

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

Ex: Hackers may try to hack into your email account to send spam messages to your contacts. 
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to surf
to surf
[Verb]

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

Ex: After work, she likes to relax by surfing her favorite social media sites. 
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to upgrade

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

Ex: The company upgrades its software regularly to enhance performance. 
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database
database
[noun]

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

Ex: The company's customer database contained detailed records of all client interactions and transactions. 
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to reboot
to reboot
[Verb]

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

Ex: He rebooted the computer to fix the software glitch. 
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