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Data

A collection of facts, information, photos, text, anything, on a computer or on the internet.

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Database

A Database is a structured collection of data that is stored on a computer or server, the most used model of database is a relational database.

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Data Compression

Compressing data so it does not take as long to transfer from one place to another. For example data is compressed when you upload a file to the internet because this file is usually travelling through cables and phone lines.

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Debugging

Locating bugs (defects and problems) in a software program to repair and eliminate them.

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Decryption

What you do when you decrypt something. This could be removing a security password or breaking a code to get access.

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Default Search Provider

A default search provider is a search provider that you have chosen to use through your browser. For example in Internet Explorer when you first set the program up it asks you to choose a default search provider. This means if you choose Google, then you will be using Google’s search services.

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Device driver

A device driver is a small program that allows a peripheral device such as a printer or scanner to connect to your PC.

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Domain

A domain is a set of computers on a network that are managed as a unit.

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Download

Downloading is the method by which users access and save or "pull down" software or other files to their own computers from a remote computer via the Internet.

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DV

DV stands for digital video.

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