Arhive: Glossary Terms

PDF, short for Portable Document Format, is a file format developed by Adobe Inc. for capturing and presenting documents in a fixed-layout format. PDF files can contain text, images, graphics, and interactive elements, making them suitable for a wide range…

Phishing involves cyber thieves creating fake communications, often appearing as emails from trusted sources like banks or popular websites, in an attempt to obtain private information. These messages and websites are cleverly designed to look authentic, persuading individuals to input…

A pixel is like a tiny dot that helps make up the pictures you see on your phone, computer, or TV. Think of it as the smallest part of an image, like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. When you…

A plug-in (also called an add-on or extension) is a small piece of software that you can add to a program—like a web browser or media player—to give it extra features. For example, a plug-in might block ads, play videos,…

PNG stands for Portable Network Graphics. It’s a type of image file that keeps the picture clear and sharp, even when it’s saved and shared multiple times. PNGs are great for images like logos, icons, or pictures with text because…

A pop-up is a type of graphical user interface element that appears suddenly on top of the current content, often in a small window or dialog box. Pop-ups are commonly used on websites to display additional information, notifications, or advertisements…

A pop-up blocker is a software tool designed to prevent unwanted pop-up windows from appearing while browsing the internet. Pop-ups are often used for advertisements, notifications, or alerts, but they can be intrusive and disrupt the user experience. Pop-up blockers…

POP3, short for Post Office Protocol version 3, is an email retrieval protocol used by email clients to fetch emails from a mail server. With POP3, emails are downloaded from the server to the user’s device and typically deleted from…

A popup is a type of window that appears unexpectedly on your screen, usually while browsing the internet. These windows can contain advertisements, offers, or other information from a website. Popups are designed to capture your attention by breaking from…

A profile, in the context of social media, refers to a user’s personal account or page on a social networking platform. Profiles typically contain information about the user, such as their name, profile picture, bio, interests, and other details they…