Lesson Videos

Writing an email

video vocabulary

phishing = Trying to trick someone into giving away information (such as their bank account number or their computer password.)
impersonate = to pretend to be someone else by copying their email, website, or logo
deceive = to make someone believe something that is not true
revealing = to make known something that was previously secret or unknown
fake = made to look like real in order to deceive people
"be wary" = be cautious and careful not to believe something is true
generic = something generic does not have a special name to show that it is from a particular person or company
double-check = to check very carefully; to look closely to see if something is real or fake
ignore = to act as if you had not heard or seen something
financial = having to do with money
secure = to make something safe from being stolen, or lost
scams = clever but dishonest ways to get money
cybercriminal = a person who steals by using scams on the computer or Internet

how to write email

Video Vocabulary

greeting = a statement of "Hello" __________, or "Dear ___________, when writing a letter or email
closing = a polite statement such as "Regards" or "Sincerely" before your signature
signature = the sender's name at the end of an email or letter
polite = speaking in a way that is correct for the social situation you are in, and showing that you are careful to consider other people’s feelings
common = something that is used often, and usually known by most people
variation = different ways of doing something, such as variations of greetings, ie: Hello, Hi, Dear etc.
appropriate = correct or suitable for a particular time, situation, or purpose
model = an example to follow
neighbors = people who live on the same street or area within a city or town

added Aug. 29, 2017

Gmail - Responding to Email

Video Vocabulary

reply = to send a response back to the sender of your email message
forward = to send an email you received on to someone else
attachment = a file that has been added to an email message. Attachments may be viewed or downloaded
inbox = the folder where new email messages appear
carbon copy = "cc" email addresses of people you'd like to see the message, but who are not the main recipient
suspicious = feeling that you do not trust someone or something
vacation reply = an automatic reply you can set up to let senders know you are not able to read their email until you return

Gmail - Sending email

Video Vocabulary

compose = to write an email message, letter etc.
recipient = someone who receives something
subject = the topic of something; what the email is about
body = main written part of the message
contacts = the list of recipients; email addresses of those we send to
cc = stands for "carbon copy" and is used to include a recipient who is not the main person an email goes to
bcc = stands for "blind carbon copy" and is similar to cc except that the recipient address cannot be seen by others
"in the loop" = to have knowledge of something; to be kept aware of something others may not know about
attach = to add a file to an email message (attachment)
flyer = a sheet of paper advertising something
hover = to put the cursor on something on a computer screen, using the mouse
gear icon = the icon in the upper right that stands for the settings menu
signature = a name at the bottom of the message to show who wrote it

What is a URL?

Video Vocabulary

Uniform Resource Locator = a URL is the line of characters (letters, numbers & symbols) that are part of an internet address
portion = a part of something
scheme = the beginning portion of a web address (http:// and https:// are common schemes)
clutter = a large number of items that are scattered in an untidy way
Sub-Domain = first part of the domain name "www" is a very common sub-domain
Top-Level Domain = last part of the domain name such as .com or .org
File Path = these are the characters following the top-level domain and indicate a specific page within a site
Parameter String = begins with a "?" and indicates what the subject of the page is
Anchor = begins with a "#" and indicates a specific section of the page

The Cloud

Video Vocabulary

meteorite = a piece of rock or metal from space that has landed on Earth
internet servers = the main computers on a network, which control all the others
hard drive = the part of a computer where information and programs are stored
web apps = online computer (applications) or software that does a particular job
cloud based storage services = companies offering a place to keep your photos or providing back-up services to copy your files
multi media = a mixture of sound, pictures, video, and writing to give information
back-up files = a computer file in which you have put all the same information so that you can use it if something should happen to the original

Getting Online

Video Vocabulary

home internet connection (wireless home network) = The system set-up that lets you make contact with the internet
Dial-up = uses a regular phone line to connect to the internet and is the slowest type of connection
DSL and Cable = are known as Broadband internet connections (DSL uses a special phone connection and Cable uses the same line as your cable television)
3G & 4G = types of wireless connections often used by smartphones and sometimes available in homes
ISP = Internet Service Provider - a company you pay to have internet service
modem = a tool that connects your computer to the internet
Ethernet cable = the name of the internet cable for wired connections
wireless router (used to create a Wi Fi network) = a device that takes the internet connection from your modem and broadcasts it throughout your home
SSID = your home network name
wireless card = a device that adds wireless connectivity to a laptop or desktop computer

The Internet

Video Vocabulary

The Internet = a global network of interconnected computers
The World Wide Web (www) = the vast collection of pages we can view once connected to the internet
server = the main computer on a network, which controls all the others
domain name server (DNS) = the address of a computer NETWORK connected to the Internet
re-route = to send along a path different from the original one
data center = a building for storing computer equipment safely, with systems for making the air in the rooms cool, protecting against fire, and preventing the equipment from being stolen
"packets" = chunks of data sent along the internet when information is requested
"blink of an eye" = an expression used to relay how quickly something happens

Protecting The Computer

Video Vocabulary

store = (v.) to keep or save items on your computer
threat = something that is regarded as a possible danger
malware = software that is designed to get into a computer and cause harm to the information there or problems with the way it works
viruses, spyware, Trojan Horses = different types of malware
Mac = short for "Macintosh;" a type of computer made by the company Apple
anti-virus programs = software designed to keep malware from getting into your computer
scan = to quickly check the files and software on a computer in order to detect viruses or malware
suspicious = feeling that you do not trust someone or something
updates = to add the most recent information to something
disc clean-up = frees up space on the computer by checking for temporary files that can be deleted
disc defragmenter = rearranges the data on the computer to allow it to run faster and more efficiently
back up = to store a copy of your files in another location
external hard drive = a hard drive that is separate from your main computer
online back up service = a company you can pay to store copies of your files online in case your computer becomes damaged
"in the cloud" = on the internet

Computer Basics

Video Vocabulary

all-in-one computer = a computer that's CPU and monitor are connected in one piece
optical disc drive (DVD or CD rom drive)
audio ports = small round (green/pink) ports used for headsets
USB ports = ports that can be used with a USB cable
peripherals = devices that connect to the CPU such as the monitor, keyboard, printer, or speakers
Ethernet cable = cord that looks very similar to a phone cable on the end
Ethernet port = the port where the Ethernet cable plugs in (this cable connects the computer to the internet)
VGA port (DVI or HDMI) = ports used to plug in a monitor
graphics card = a memory card that upgrades the computer's video performance
PS/2 ports = the round green and purple ports used to connect an older mouse or keyboard
serial or parallel ports = ports used for older types of printers and monitors

What is a Computer?

Video Vocabulary

manipulate = to use skill in moving or handling something
data = information in a form that can be stored and used, especially on a computer
hardware = the physical parts of a computer
software = any set of instructions that tell the computer what to do
personal computer = usually a desktop or laptop computer used by individuals in their homes
game consoles = an electronic machine that is used for playing games on a screen
servers = these computers "serve" information to other computers on a network and they also store or share files