Abbreviations and Terms

Cookies - A small file created when visiting a website which stores data specific to that user (login session, personal information)

2FA - Two Factor Authentication

PC - Personal Computer

Cloud - Information/Data stored on the internet for easy connectivity

IoT - Internet of Things

WiFi- Wireless Network (connecting to the internet without a cable)

Lan - Local Area Network (Generally the intranet)

Wan - Wide Area Network (Generally the internet)

URL - Uniform Resource Locator - the address used for a website - ie "stroodle.com"

IP Address - Internet Protocol Address - generally each device is assigned with an address (think of it like a street address) made up of numbers for example 192.168.2.1

Router - a router is a device which transmits digital internet traffic to and from your computer/phone/tablet. Generally connectable via Wifi or Ethernet cable

Modem - a modem is a device usually connected to your phoneline to translate to digital from the phone line.These are either built into your router or their own box.