Explore 23 English words about technology and internet with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
a technology that converts written text into spoken voice output
"The app has text to speech."
"Text to speech technology reads aloud digital content for visually impaired individuals or for convenience."
a technology that allows devices to be connected to a computer system and used without requiring extensive installation or configuration
"The device is plug and play."
"The new printer was plug and play, so I just connected it and it worked immediately."
a small hardware device that connects to a computer, smartphone, or other electronic device to provide additional functionality
"The dongle connects to USB."
"This wireless network dongle allows me to connect my laptop to the internet easily."
a small, handheld computer that fits in the palm of one's hand
"The palmtop computer was very small."
"The user carried a palmtop computer for quick access to notes and schedules on the go."
the process of converting data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access
"Encryption keeps your data safe."
"Encryption protects sensitive data by scrambling it into an unreadable coded format."
a type of switch used in user interfaces to turn a single setting on or off
"Click the toggle button to turn it on."
"Clicking the toggle button switched the application's theme from light mode to dark mode."
a program that automatically loads and initializes the operating system on a computer
"The bootstrap loads the operating system."
"The bootstrap process is essential for starting up a computer and loading its operating system."
(in computer science) the time required for a specific block of data on a storage medium to reach the read and write head
"Latency is low."
"High latency causes delays in online gaming."
the ability of different systems, software, or devices to seamlessly communicate, exchange data, and work together effectively
"Interoperability is key."
"System interoperability allows different software to work together."
a set of protocols and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other
"We use an application programming interface."
"An application programming interface enables diverse software programs to exchange data and functionality seamlessly."
the maximum rate of data transfer of an electronic communication system
"The video uses too much bandwidth."
"The company upgraded its network bandwidth to handle increased data traffic efficiently."
a network for communication between computers, usually within a building
"The local area network is down."
"All the computers in our office are connected through a local area network for easy file sharing."
a type of educational software or online materials designed for teaching specific subjects or skills
"The school uses digital courseware for teaching science and math online."
"Courseware is educational software specifically designed for teaching a structured academic course"
a harmful program that pretends to be legitimate and can give unauthorized access to a device
"The trojan horse hid a virus."
"A trojan horse is a type of malware disguised as legitimate software"
a technology that overlays computer-generated information, such as images or data, onto the real world, enhancing the user's perception and interaction with their environment
"Augmented reality adds virtual objects to real views."
"Augmented reality is a technology that overlays computer-generated sensory inputsuch as graphics"
to make a process, task, or system operate automatically, often through the use of technology or machinery, reducing the need for manual intervention
"The factory automated its production line."
"We plan to automate the data entry process to save time and reduce errors."
a part of a computer responsible for storing and controlling data where users cannot easily access
"The back end processes user requests."
"The back end is the server-side infrastructure of a software application"
a set of rules used by digital systems to decide what content to show users based on their behavior and preferences
"The algorithm shows new posts."
"Social media platforms utilize a complex algorithm to curate personalized content feeds for each user."
a computer or device on a network that provides services, resources, or data to other computers or devices, known as clients
"The website has a reliable host."
"A host is a computer or server on a network that provides data"
to set up a system, device, software, or components in a specific way to achieve a desired functionality
"We must configure the settings."
"The IT department will configure the new servers to ensure optimal performance and network integration."
to send a signal to a computer and wait for a reply as a way to test the connection
"Ping the server to check."
"I will ping the server to see if it is still online and responding to requests."
a part of a computer that is easily accessible and one uses constantly
"The front end looks beautiful and works smoothly."
"The front end of the website includes everything users see and interact with like buttons and menus."
an individual who engages in unauthorized attempts to access computer systems, networks, or software, often with malicious intent
"The cracker broke into the system."
"A cracker is a malicious computer user who specializes in circumventing security systems and software protections for illegal purposes"
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