Etech
Etech
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1. Platform/Apps:
Pinterest - Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where people can search for, save and shop for
ideas. People use it to visualise their future, from everyday decisions to big life milestones.
https://business.pinterest.com/en-gb/how-pinterest-works/
YouTube - YouTube is a video sharing service where users can watch, like, share, comment and
upload their own videos. The video service can be accessed on PCs, laptops, tablets and via
mobile phones.
https://www.webwise.ie/parents/what-is-youtube/
Twitter - Twitter is a free social networking site where users broadcast short posts known as
tweets. These tweets can contain text, videos, photos or links. To access Twitter, users need an
internet connection or smart phone to use the app or website, Twitter.com.
https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/Twitter#:~:text=Twitter%20is%20a%20free
%20social,or%20website%2C%20Twitter.com.
Ted - The TED app is a tool for browsing, downloading, and viewing TED talks, the acclaimed
short videos (18 minutes or less) that feature thought leaders expounding on topics that include
technology, entertainment, design, and other disciplines.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/ted
2. Browser:
Safari - Safari is free and comes preinstalled on Apple devices. There are no built-in ads or in-
app purchases. The app is available on all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It has
accessibility features such as the VoiceOver screen reader and zoom options, making it suitable
for users with disabilities.
https://safari.en.softonic.com/#:~:text=Safari%20is%20free%20and%20comes,suitable%20for
%20users%20with%20disabilities.
Opera - Opera is a free web browser owned by the Norwegian company Opera Software.
Available for more than 60 languages, in 2010 it surpassed 100 million users.
https://www.arimetrics.com/en/digital-glossary/opera
Mozilla - Mozilla Firefox, or simply Firefox, is a free and open source web browser developed
by the Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, the Mozilla Corporation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefox
Edge - Edge is a streamlined browser built on web standards and designed for web services. It
was code-named Spartan in development, a reference to the browser's lightweight structure,
which is designed to make Edge functional across multiple, often mobile, device platforms.
Support for inking.
https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/Microsoft-Edge
3. Search Engine:
Yahoo - Yahoo’s search engine is a web search platform that allows users to find information on
the internet. Originally, Yahoo started as a directory of websites, helping users navigate the early
web by categorizing and listing sites.
https://sitechecker.pro/what-is-yahoo-search-engine/#:~:text=Yahoo's%20search%20engine
%20is%20a,come%20from%20Bing's%20search%20algorithm.
Google - Google Search is a fully-automated search engine that uses software known as web
crawlers that explore the web regularly to find pages to add to our index.
https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/how-search-works#:~:text=Google
%20Search%20is%20a%20fully,to%20add%20to%20our%20index.
Bing - Bing is a web search engine owned and operated by Microsoft. The service has its origins
in Microsoft's previous search engines: MSN Search, Windows Live Search and later Live
Search. Bing provides a variety of search services, including web, video, image and map search
products.
https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/31633#:~:text=Bing%20is%20a%20web%20search,image
%20and%20map%20search%20products.
4. Virus:
Love letter - ILOVEYOU is also known as the "love letter virus" and the "love bug worm."
Although commonly referred to as a computer virus, ILOVEYOU is actually a worm.
https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/ILOVEYOU-virus#:~:text=ILOVEYOU
%20is%20also%20known%20as,ILOVEYOU%20is%20actually%20a%20worm.
Worm - the worm virus exploits vulnerabilities in your security software to steal sensitive
information, install backdoors that can be used to access the system, corrupt files, and do other
kinds of harm. Worms consume large volumes of memory, as well as bandwidth.
https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/worm-virus
Trojan - A Trojan Horse Virus is a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as
a legitimate program. The delivery method typically sees an attacker use social engineering to
hide malicious code within legitimate software to try and gain users' system access with their
software.
https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/trojan-horse-virus
Social Media:
- Twitter: A microblogging platform where users can post and interact with messages
known as tweets.
- Pinterest: A visual discovery and bookmarking tool that allows users to share and
discover new interests by posting images or videos to their boards.
- YouTube: A video-sharing platform where users can upload, share, and view videos
on a wide variety of topics.
- Ted: Refers to TED Talks, which are influential videos from expert speakers on
education, business, science, tech, and creativity.
Browser:
- Edge: A web browser developed by Microsoft, known for its integration with Windows
and support for modern web standards.
- Mozilla (Firefox): An open-source web browser that prioritizes user privacy and offers
a range of customizable features.
- Opera: A web browser that includes features like a built-in VPN, ad blocker, and a
battery saver mode.
- Safari: Apple's web browser designed for macOS and iOS, known for its speed and
energy efficiency.
Search Engine:
- Google: The most widely used search engine, known for its ability to provide relevant
search results quickly and its various additional services.
- Bing: A search engine developed by Microsoft that offers features like image search,
video search, and a rewards program.
- Yahoo: A web portal and search engine that provides news, email, and other services
alongside its search functionality.
Virus:
- Trojan: A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into
downloading and executing it.
- Worm: A self-replicating malware that spreads across networks and systems without
user intervention, often causing harm or stealing information.
- Love letter: A letter trap that was known as ILOVEYOU or Love Bug, was a computer
worm that infected millions of Windows computers. It spread through malicious email
attachments.