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Academic IELTS (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

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

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streaming

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

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firewall

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

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cookie

(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

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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

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forum

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

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pop-up

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

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hotspot

a public place where a wireless Internet connection is made available

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ethernet

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

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phishing

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

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intranet

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

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extranet

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

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cd burner

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

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

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

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to surf

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

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to upgrade

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

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database

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

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to reboot

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

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