Tech Glossery

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Tech Glossary


Tech Glossary

Welcome to the Tech Glossary! Use the alphabetical navigation below to jump to terms that interest you.

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A

API (Application Programming Interface): A set of rules that allows different software applications to communicate.
AI (Artificial Intelligence): Technology that enables machines to simulate human intelligence.
Algorithm: A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or performing a task.

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B

Bandwidth: The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System): Firmware that initializes hardware when a computer boots up.
Blockchain: A secure, decentralized digital ledger used in cryptocurrency and other applications.

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F

Firewall: A security system that monitors and controls network traffic.
Firmware: Software that is permanently installed on a hardware device.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol): A method for transferring files over a network.

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G

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit): A processor specialized for rendering images and video.
Gigabyte (GB): A unit of digital storage equal to 1,024 megabytes.
GUI (Graphical User Interface): A visual way to interact with computers using icons and windows.

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H

HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The language used to structure content on web pages.
HTTP/HTTPS: Protocols that allow web browsers to access websites securely.
Hashing: A method of securing data by converting it into a fixed-length string.

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Z

Zero-Day Vulnerability: A security flaw that hackers exploit before a fix is available.
Zettabyte: A massive unit of data storage equal to one sextillion bytes.

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