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SAAS
SAAS stands for software as a service. It is a software distribution model whereby software applications are centrally hosted and licensed on a subscription basis.
Safe mode
When you computer is started in safe mode the computer loads only the files necessary to run the basic Windows services. It is the NO-frills version of Windows, which allows you to diagnose problems by process of elimination.
Save
To write a new file to a disc, to keep it stored for later access.
Save as
To write a previously saved file to another location or under a different file name on the disk. In most applications you can go to the file menu to choose save or save as. For example in Microsoft word you can go to the file menu and choose “save as
Scanner
An input device that scans a document or photo and sends the information to the computer. Then you can save the scanned information as a file. For example you can scan old photos into the computer and store them as a jpeg file.
Search engine
A search engine enables a computer user to search information on the Internet. It is a type of software that creates indexes of databases or Internet sites based on the titles of files, keywords, or the full text of files. The most popular search engines are Google.com.au, Yahoo.com.au and Bing.com.au.
SEO
SEO, or search engine optimisation, is the practice of making adjustments to certain aspects of a website in an effort to improve its ranking on search engines.
Server
A server is a computer that handles requests for data, email, file transfers, and other network services from other computers.
Spam
Spam refers to unsolicited email messages sent for marketing purposes.
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SSL
SSL, or secure sockets layer, is a protocol that allows Internet users to send encrypted messages across the Internet. It is generally used when transmitting confidential information (e.g. personal data or credit card details). A web address that begins with "https" indicates that an SSL connection is in use.
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