2011

Glossary 95
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Cache
Simply stated, this is a temporary folder where frequently accessed files are
saved so that they can be quickly launched while you are working.
Clipboard
The clipboard is used to temporarily store objects during execution of
commands like "copy" and "cut".
Clipboard
The clipboard is used to temporarily store objects during execution of
commands like "copy" and "cut".
Codec
The term "codec" combines the words compressor and decompressor. It is a
process or program which describes compression in the compressor and
decompression in the decompresser of a file. The process may be used for
various multimedia files, in order to compress them in order to save space, but
still be able to play them back in realtime (decompress).
Cookies
Cookies are information about websites and the Internet user as well as his
data, which are saved by the Internet browser on the PC.
Warning! Cookies save personal information, which wind up on the web
during surfing various pages. If a hacker or a special program gets this
information, they may use it against you. For this reason, you should never let
sensitive information (such as bank data, passwords) be saved for longer
periods in cookies. Different Internet browsers (Firefox, Internet Explorer and
others) have a function for deleting cookies or for not allowing them to be
created in the first place.
Copyright
Protection of intellectual and creative property against unauthorized copying.
Copyright
Protection of intellectual and creative property against unauthorized copying.