You should know these 4 tech terms
Although technology is present in all of our daily lives, a good deal of us are still unfamiliar with the terms associated with it. Luckily, we’re here to clear up some of the confusion. Read on for an explanation of four common technology-related terms.
Cookies
Cookies allow websites to identify you when you revisit them. By allowing cookies, you are letting your browser store your information, such as username, password and preferences, and provide it for the site you are visiting. They are a time-saver that can be very convenient for avid Internet users.
Unfortunately, cookies can also be seen as a privacy issue. Because they store your information and track your activity they make it easier for someone to access your data. Most experts agree, however, that merely limiting the amount of cookies you allow will help protect your online identity.
URL
A URL, which is short for uniform resource letter, is essentially the web address of a website. It is what you type into the address bar of a browser when you would like to be directed to a web page.
Cloud
Cloud is one of the most used terms in tech these days yet it still has quite a few people scratching their heads. The cloud is made up of web-based services that you can use on any computer without buying hardware or installing software. Google Docs and Facebook are among the most popular cloud services today.
Flash
Flash is an Adobe-owned platform that enables you to view certain things on your computer. Many people install Flash players or plug-ins in order to watch videos or animation or see dynamic displays on websites. Although Flash has been the longtime leader in its field, HTML5 is rapidly catching up with it.
Although tech terms can get quite complex at times, knowing the basics can help you to better understand the technology we’re using every day.
If you’d like to see a more in-depth description of tech terms, take a look at this glossary.