Talking about Internet and Computer: English Vocabulary List

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

"Google is a popular search engine."

"A search engine helps users find information on the internet by indexing billions of web pages."

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

"A firewall protects your computer."

"A next-generation firewall goes beyond simple port blocking to inspect the actual application data flowing through."

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 use a virtual private network daily."

"A virtual private network helps protect your personal data when you connect to public Wi-Fi networks."

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

"A pop-up blocked my view."

"I had to close the annoying pop-up ad before I could continue reading the article."

a public place where a wireless Internet connection is made available

"I used the free hotspot."

"Many travelers rely on public Wi-Fi hotspots to stay connected while on the go."

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

"My desktop computer is connected via a stable ethernet cable."

"Ethernet is the most widely installed wired local area network technology"

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

"The email was a phishing attempt to steal my password."

"A sophisticated phishing attack uses an email that looks identical to a legitimate message from a trusted company."

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

"The company's internal news is posted on the intranet."

"Employees can access important documents and company policies through the intranet every day."

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

"The company uses an extranet for partners."

"Companies use an extranet to share important documents and collaborate with their business partners securely."

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

"My phone has a new operating system."

"Updating your operating system regularly is crucial for security and performance improvements."

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

"My old computer has a CD burner."

"A CD burner uses a laser to heat a dye layer in a recordable disc"

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

"The CD writer copied the files."

"He used a CD writer to burn a backup copy of his important data onto a disc."

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

"The customer data is stored in a secure database."

"A relational database stores structured information in tables with rows and columns that can be linked using shared key values."

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

"Reboot the computer to fix errors."

"If your phone starts acting strangely the first thing you should try is to reboot it by turning it off and on again."