Zipping files are a way of archiving and compressing your data. A ZIP file contains one or more files that have been compressed to reduce file size. Think of a very well packed suitcase, it’s much more efficient and smaller than a heap of clothes.
SMS stands for Short Message Service, otherwise known as your typical cell phone text message. It allows the exchange of text messages that are up to 160 characters in length.
MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service. It extends the SMS capability to include multimedia like pictures, videos, and ringtones.
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Besides being a delicious treat, it’s also a small piece of information that is downloaded to your computer when you visit certain websites.
For example, when you visit Amazon.com it often recognizes who you are. This is because it saves a small bit of information on your computer when you register, so every time you go to the site, it remembers you.
Cookies are not harmful and do not contain viruses, they are just simple text files. They cannot access any information on your computer, they just help a website recognize who you are and if you’ve visited before. If you don’t like this feature, you can usually remove or disable cookies in the Privacy/Security settings for your browser.
An IP Address (Internet Protocol Address) is a unique number assigned to computers (or other devices such as printers, routers and modems) that allow them to connect to each other over a computer network.
It’s like the mailing address for your home. In order to receive mail, people need to know your address. Similarly, in order for you to get information to and from your computer, other devices need to know your IP.
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