Address bus
Carries addresses from the processor to memory and input/output devices.
Accumulator
The accumulator is a part of the CPU. It temporarily stores the results of calculations and data.
Von Neumann Architecture
This is the design of a CPU named after its creator John Von Neumann. This architecture uses the concept of…
Wi-Fi
This is a method of connecting devices in a network wirelessly using radio waves.
TCP/IP
Stands for Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol. This protocol governs and enables communication over the internet.
Star topology
A network layout where each device in the network is connected to a central switch.
SMTP
Stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. It governs the sending of email over a network to a mail server.
Protocols
Network protocols are a set of pre-defined rules that govern how devices communicate with each other over a network.
POP
Stands for Post Office Protocol. It governs the retrieving of emails from email servers.
Packet switching
Where larger data files are broken down into small chunks for sending across a network.