Cloud Storage is data stored on an internet server in a different place rather than a local computer or server.

The format is pdf which means Portable Document Format.  A PDF file can be created from a text file (e.g. in Microsoft Word) and then made available for people to read.  A PDF file can usually be display and read on different devices, which is why it is known as Portable.

A jpg (joint photographic expert group) is used for images.
An exe file is an executable program on a computer.
An mp3 is a sound file.

Digital Literacy is not to do with reading or writing about computers or digital devices.  It is the ability to use digital devices in different ways, effectively and safely, knowing how to navigate, evaluate and create information effectively.

GUI means Graphical User Interface.  A GUI is a form of user interface (what the user sees on the screen) that enables the user to interact with the software and devices through graphical and visual indicators rather than just text.  Most computer devices have GUIs whereby the user clicks on icons or other visual functions (e.g. menus) rather than typing of all the instructions into a command line prompt.  Windows is an example of a GUI as the user uses a mouse to click on icons to make functions happen rather than typing instructions into a command line prompt.

A device driver is software installed as part of the computer’s operating system which manages communication to/from and the functions of a specific device on a computer system.  All devices attached to a computer, e.g. mouse, keyboard, printer, camera, have drivers which tell the computer how they operate.  Different makes and models of device have different drivers.

Adobe Photoshop is an example of graphic design software.  It can be used to create and manipulate images in lots of creative ways.

The passwords !L0nd0n#95 (mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters) and bluetraintheatre (three random words) are examples of good passwords which would be difficult for someone else to guess.  Easy passwords to guess are 123456, password, ABCDEF or examples such as a person’s name, favourite food or name of their pet.  You should use a different password for each online service you use so that if someone knows your password for one system, they cannot use it to access another system.

Microsoft Word is not a social media platform.  It is word processing software which is part of Microsoft Office.  X (formerly known as Twitter), Snapchat and Facebook are examples of social media platforms.  Other examples include WhatsApp, YouTube and TikTok.

When a number of files are compressed (made smaller to save storage space), they can be ZIPPED to a special folder.  This folder is shown using a folder with a ZIP across it.

HTTP means HyperText Transfer Protocol.  The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the foundation of the World Wide Web, and is used to load webpages using hypertext links.

KB means Kilobytes.  This number shows the size of the file in Kilobytes.

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) of a computer is not a type of memory.  The CPU is the ‘brains’ of any computer and uses different types of memory to keep the computer and its software functioning.  ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory) and SSD (Sold State Drive) are types of memory used in computers.

A web browser cache stores data from the websites a user has visited frequently or recently so that the loading time for these websites is fast when they are access again.  A web browser cache can be deleted.

A Database enables the user to create, store and manage structured data.  Many of the world’s computer systems and software used by companies are database programs, handling large amounts of data, mainly about people.

Phishing is an attempt to obtain sensitive information from a user by pretending to be a trustworthy entity, e.g. a bank or reputable company.  Someone who is phishing might send an email to someone (or a number of people) pretending to be from the person’s bank.  The email might ask for information such as account number, internet banking details or PIN, or might have a link to an untrustworthy website which looks very similar to a real company website.

The icon is used for TOOLS.

Malware is a type of computer virus. Malware usually has the potential to damage or disrupt the computer in some way, e.g. by removing data, or accessing data stored on the computer and secretly sending that data to someone else

The icon is the icon for a FOLDER