A unique string of numbers that identifies each device on a network. Like a virtual return address.

A powerful computer that stores websites and apps, “serves them up” to client devices upon request.

A marketing buzzword for services provided over the internet, rather than locally on your device.

Paying a company to store your website’s files and data on a server so it’s accessible 24/7.

A website that finds other websites based on keywords.

Watching a video or listening to audio in “real-time”, as it’s sent to you, rather than downloading first.

The Hypertext Transfer Protocol that powers the web. More secure HTTPS is becoming the standard.

Scalable Vector Graphics. An XML-based image format that can scale to any size without pixelation.

Short for World Wide Web. The collective network of public websites and pages linked via hyperlinks and URLs.

Routes data between networks. Most home “routers” are actually routers, switches, and wireless access points in one unit.