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web


web browser

A software application for accessing information on the world wide web.


webcam

A video camera that streams an image or video through a computer to a computer network, such as the internet.  The camera can be attached to the monitor or may already be built into the computer.


webmail

Web-based email accounts. They are usually free accounts from websites such as Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo mail.


website

A collection of publicly accessible and interlinked web pages on the world wide web shared by a single domain. Websites can be created and maintained by an individual, group, business or organisation.


Wi-Fi

(Wireless Fidelity)

A tool to connect electronic devices to the internet wirelessly.


Wi-Fi hotspots

A physical location where people can obtain internet access, typically using Wi-Fi technology, via a wireless local area network (WLAN). Public hotspots may be created by a business for use by customers. For example, in a coffee shop or hotel.


Windows Hello

Windows Hello is a secure way to access your Windows 10 devices. It allows you to set up the sign-in to your account as a PIN number, fingerprint or as facial recognition.




wireless access point

Also known as a WAP, a hardware device on a local area network, which is connected to a wired router, switch or hub via an ethernet cable for enhanced Wi-Fi connection.


wireless adaptor

An electronic device that allows you to connect to the internet through a USB port on a computer or laptop, without using wires.


wireless printer

A printer that doesn’t require any cables to be connected to a computer but operates via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth technology typically.


wireless router

A device that performs the functions of a router and also the functions of a wireless access point.


Word

Any document or file you create when using Microsoft Word.


Word document

Any document or file you create when using Microsoft Word.


world wide web

A collection of websites and web pages stored in web servers and connected to local computers through the internet. Commonly known as the web.


worm

A standalone piece of malicious software that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers.



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