12/09/2022 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS
A widget is a small, interactive element in a user interface that performs a specific function or task. It is usually a small window that contains a single function, such as a calendar, search, or clock. Widgets can be used in desktop or web applications.
12/09/2022 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS
A hoster is a company that hosts websites and other content on a server. Hosting companies provide a physical connection to the Internet and manage the administration and maintenance of the servers that store their customers' content. They also provide the necessary bandwidth and storage space to store and run the content. Some hosting companies also offer additional services such as setting up email accounts and web design tools.
12/09/2022 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS
A browser is a software program used to view and navigate web pages. The most commonly used browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
12/09/2022 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. Cookies store information about what you do on a website and allow the website to remember your preferences so that your next visit is smoother. They are also helpful when you visit a website again, as they can customize the user interface and features that look familiar to you. Cookies can also be used to collect data about your online activities, which can be used for advertising purposes.
12/09/2022 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS
An IP address is a unique numeric address assigned to each device on the Internet to establish a network connection. This ID is necessary for sending and receiving data packets over a network. IP addresses consist of four series of numbers separated by periods (e.g. 192.168.0.1).