Glossary

Program that recognizes and automatically hides advertising

An account is your personal profile in which you can make settings

Clearly defined, unambiguous sequence of steps to achieve a goal, e.g. to execute a command. Every computer program consists of many different and complex interlinked algorithms

Short form of "application", i.e. an application/program. The short form is often used for programs on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets

Backup copy of data that is created so that it is not lost

Program that converts input into images and commands by clicking or pressing a button and makes the device, e.g. the computer or smartphone, operable. Well-known operating systems include Windows, Linux, Android and iOS

A blog is a kind of online diary or journal (like a magazine or notebook). The authors of the entries are called bloggers

Radio standard that makes it possible to link devices with each other over short distances (approx. 100m), e.g. to exchange data or link headphones and jukeboxes with devices

Program used to navigate the Internet, e.g. to enter Internet addresses or set bookmarks. Well-known browsers include Firefox, Safari and Chrome

"Bot" is short for "robot". For example, a chatbot chats automatically like a robot using programmed algorithms

Program for creating and managing texts, images, videos and other content, e.g. to fill websites with content

Small files that store information about you, your usage behavior and your website settings

A server (external computer) that offers you storage space to store your data

"Creative Commons" is a non-profit organization that provides various, very open licenses for the rights of use of e.g. texts, images, videos and pieces of music

An object on which digital data can be stored, e.g. a USB stick, a CD or a hard disk

Abbreviation for the "European General Data Protection Regulation" (EU GDPR), the data protection law that applies to the entire EU and the European Economic Area

Device that can be connected to a network (e.g. the Internet), such as a computer, laptop, smartphone, tablet or printer

Overview of published content (postings), e.g. on news portals or in social networks, which can be scrolled continuously (moved up and down) - sometimes also called "timeline"

Assignments to interest groups/profiles based on user behavior, which decide what other content is displayed, e.g. in social networks

Program that monitors data connections between computers and networks and can, for example, block unwanted transmissions

File format for moving images such as small animations, short video sequences or moving banners. Abbreviation of "Graphics Interchange Format"

Electronic devices or parts that are installed in electronic devices (e.g. screen, keyboard or hard disk)

Public WLAN access

Indication of responsibilities and contact options, e.g. for a website or an app

Browser setting that contains various preset privacy measures so that only a small amount of data is collected from you

Payment process via a radio signal (e.g. NFC) or the Internet (via an app)

An account is your personal profile in which you can make settings

Machines and digital tools that are trained by algorithms to imitate human abilities such as logical thinking or creativity

Abbreviation of "hyperlink", a clickable Internet address that is also used to link different websites

Translated "courier" or "messenger" means an app for receiving and sending messages on a smartphone or tablet

The entirety of different computers/electronic devices that can send data to each other, e.g. via cable (LAN) or wirelessly (WLAN). Passwords and other measures determine whether a network is open or protected.

Personal or personal data is information (or partial information) that relates to an individual and makes them identifiable, e.g. name, telephone number, account details, license plate number, etc.

Additional windows that appear in a browser, usually with advertising content. Derived from the English "to pop up" = suddenly appear

Publication of content (e.g. text, photo, video) on the Internet, usually in relation to social networks. The term is pronounced in English (with a long "o")

Generalized abbreviation for a powerful, electronic computing device, e.g. computer or laptop (as opposed to small devices such as smartphones or tablets)

Device for establishing data connections between different devices (e.g. establishing an Internet connection based on IP addresses)

Computer programs designed to perform harmful functions, e.g. manipulating or deleting files, collecting data without permission or destroying programs

A snapshot of the screen

Sensitive data includes, for example, information on ethnic origin, political opinion, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, health status or unique identifiers such as genetic and biometric data. In addition, various data that is not intended for the public may be confidential

Computer (hardware) or program (software) that performs certain tasks for devices that are linked in a network, e.g. storing data

Collective term for objects and devices from the "home" sector that are Internet- or Bluetooth-enabled, e.g. coffee machines linked to apps, doorbells, roller shutters, light switches

Computer program. Smaller programs or programs on mobile devices are often referred to as apps

Standby or standby mode of a device: It is deactivated, but the power supply is not completely interrupted

A program that uses algorithms to help you find pages on the Internet

Here: The collected presentation of current news/postings in a social network or short message service

Updating software, i.e. a program/app

Data is protected against modification or theft during transmission

Wireless/wireless access to a local network, e.g. the Internet of a private individual, a company or a café. Short form of "Wireless Local Area Network"

Security measure for logging into a system (e.g. online banking) that includes at least two ways of identification