Unit 3

Email

A primary method of electronic communication that is fast, convenient, and can reduce costs associated with postage and phone calls.

Web-based email

Email that is accessed from a host site and stored on a mail server, allowing access from anywhere with an Internet connection.

Podcasts

Compressed audio and video files distributed on the Internet using RSS technology for automatic updates.

Wikis

Websites that allow users to collaboratively edit and change content.

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)

Technology that allows voice communication over the Internet, often at a lower quality than traditional phone services.

Social networking sites

Platforms like Facebook and Twitter that facilitate community building and social interaction among users.

Newsgroups

Discussion groups centered on topics where participants can read and respond, creating discussion threads.

E-commerce

The process of conducting business online, including B2B, B2C, and C2C transactions.

HTTP

Hypertext Transfer Protocol, the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.

URL

Uniform Resource Locator, the address used to access a website or web page.

Hyperlink

Specially coded text or images in HTML that allows users to navigate to another page or site.

Cloud computing

A technology that allows data storage and processing over the Internet, accessible from any connected device.

Deepfakes

Digital content altered with AI to create realistic but false representations, often used for misinformation.

Cyber harassment

Online behaviors intended to embarrass, threaten, or seek revenge on individuals.

Bookmark (Favorites)

A saved link to a web page for easy access later, stored in a special folder in web browsers.

Search engine

Programs that search the web for specific keywords and return a list of websites containing those keywords.

Metasearch engine

A search engine that queries multiple search engines and lists combined results.

Boolean operators

Logical connectors (AND, OR, NOT) used in search queries to refine results.

Encrypted emails

Emails that are secured to protect the content from being intercepted.

Instant Messaging (IM)

Real-time text-based communication that requires users to be online.

Digital ticketing

The use of electronic tickets stored on mobile devices for events or travel.

Social commerce

A type of e-commerce that leverages social networks for marketing and selling products.