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Safari

A type of internet browser run by Apple, indicated by a compass icon.


safety certificate

A validation and encryption tool for websites. It is part of the https, which secures and encrypts data between the server and the client browser.


scam

A dishonest and illegal plan to cheat someone out of something, usually money.


scammers

People who carry out harmful or illegal acts.


scan

To use a scanner to convert paper documents into digital images.


screen reader

A type of adaptive technology that reads screen content aloud, designed to assist people with visual impairments.


search box

A rectangular field or bar, located within the web browser, where you type a word or piece of information you want to find.


search engine

A software system that is designed to carry out a web/internet search.


search filter

A search tool that lets users restrict their search to gain more specific results.


server

A type of computer or device connected to the internet. It provides services or resources to other computers.


sextortion

The practice of demanding money or sexual favours from someone by threatening to reveal evidence of their sexual activity.


Shift key

A key on the computer keyboard, indicated with an upwards arrow, that when pressed with other keys produces upper case letters or symbols, depending on the other key pressed.


Skype

Software that enables people to have conversations over the internet, wherever they are in the world.


smartphones

Mobile phones that facilitate internet access and multimedia functionality.


smart TV

An internet-connected television that streams programmes and films over the internet, alongside, or instead of, terrestrial broadcasts.


social media

Refers to websites and applications designed to let people share content quickly with friends, groups or the public. For example, Facebook and Twitter.


social networking

The use of internet-based social media platforms to stay connected with friends, family or peers.


Social networks

are internet platforms (like Facebook and Twitter) that enable people to interact with each other and share information, images, videos and more.

software

A set of instructions, data or programs required for computers to execute specific tasks. There are two main types: systems software and applications software.


spam

Unsolicited email messages. These messages may contain advertising, harmful or suspicious content.


spam filter

A program or option that allows unwanted emails to be blocked or restricted.


speakers

An audio output device.


spyware

Software that helps to gather information about a person or organisation without their knowledge.


store locator

An online locator service found on websites of businesses with multiple store locations.


systems unit

What houses the internal components of a computer.



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