• Adware

    Malicious software that opens unwanted advertising windows in our browser.

  • Algoritmo

    • Definition: A set of defined and ordered instructions or steps followed to solve a problem or perform a specific task.
    • Example: Binary search algorithm to find an element in a sorted list.
  • API (Interfaz de Programación de Aplicaciones)

    • Definition: Set of rules and protocols that allow different programs and applications to communicate with each other. 
    • Example: Google Maps APIs allow developers to integrate maps into their applications.
  • Backend

    • Definition: Part of an application or system that manages server logic, databases, and business processes. Not visible to the end user.
    • Example: Database server and business logic of a web application.
  • Big Data

    • Definition: Large volumes of structured and unstructured data that are difficult to process with traditional data management techniques.
    • Example: Social media data analysis to study consumer behavior.
  • Blog

    A journal or logbook where a blogger expresses their opinions, experiences, or life events.

  • Bug

    • Definition: Error or flaw in a software program that causes undesired or incorrect behavior.
    • Example: A mobile application closes unexpectedly due to a bug in the code.
  • Cache

    • Definition: High-speed temporary memory used to store frequently accessed data to improve retrieval speed.
    • Example: Browser cache that stores images and data to load web pages faster.
  • Clipping

    Summary of articles related to a topic or company, usually already in digital format.

  • Cloud Computing (Computación en la Nube)

    • Definition: Provision of computing services (servers, storage, databases, networks, software) over the internet.
    • Example: Photo storage in Google Drive.
  • Compilador

    • Definition: Program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language to machine language.
    • Example: GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) for compiling C/C++ code.
  • Community manager

    Person who, for a brand or company, seeks opinions, creates content, and promotes its name through activities, forums, and/or social networks.

  • Crack

    Program used to make illegally copied and protected software work. Open source software has its core code available for anyone who wants to modify or vary it.

  • Feeds (RSS & Atom)

    Format for publishing news as headlines or summaries, requiring a reader application to view them.

  • Firewall (Cortafuegos)

    • Definition: Security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined security rules.
    • Example: Firewall in a home router that protects against unauthorized access from the internet.
  • Framework

    • Definition: Set of tools and libraries that provide a structure for software development.
    • Example: Django for web application development in Python.
  • Frontend

    • Definition: Part of an application that interacts directly with the user. Includes user interfaces and visual elements.
    • Example: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript used to create the user interface of a web page.
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)

    • Definition: Area of computer science dedicated to creating systems capable of performing tasks that normally require human intelligence.
    • Example: Virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa.
  • Keygen

    Program that generates codes or serial numbers to make illegally copied software work

  • Machine Learning

    • Definition: Subfield of artificial intelligence that enables computers to learn from data and improve with experience without being explicitly programmed.
    • Example: Algorithms that recommend movies based on user preferences.
  • Malware

    • Definition: Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
    • Example: Viruses, trojans, and ransomware.
  • Open Source (Código Abierto)

    • Definition: Software whose source code is publicly available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute.
    • Example: Linux operating system.
  • Outsourcing

    Outsourcing of services, in this case IT services, by companies that lack human and/or physical resources, or want to reduce costs or improve services.

  • Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

    A critical Windows operating system error that occurs when the system encounters a problem from which it cannot recover and is forced to stop. The technical term for this event is ‘Stop Error.’ When this happens, the system displays a blue screen with an error message indicating that the system has encountered a serious problem.

  • Open Source (Código Abierto)

    • Definition: Software whose source code is publicly available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute.
    • Example: Linux operating system.
  • Phishing

    • Definition: Social engineering technique used to deceive people into revealing confidential information, such as passwords and banking details.
    • Example: Fake emails that mimic banking entities to obtain user credentials.
  • Neural Network

    • Definition: Computational model inspired by the human brain, composed of layers of nodes (neurons) that process information and learn patterns.
    • Example: Convolutional neural networks for image recognition.
  • Router

    • Definition: Network device that directs data traffic between different networks, facilitating internet connection for multiple devices.
    • Example: Wi-Fi router that provides internet connection in a home.
  • Script

    • Definition: Short program written in a scripting language that automates repetitive tasks.
    • Example: Python script that automatically renames files
  • Streaming

    Transmission of data in audio and/or video format live (not strictly in real-time) to a device that can play them.

  • OS (Operating System)

    Operating System

  • Free Software

    Software for the end user without licensing cost.

  • IT (Information Technology)

    Information Technology, everything related to information technologies.

  • Virtualization

    • Definition: Technology that allows creating virtual versions of computing resources such as servers, storage, and networks, to improve efficiency and flexibility.
    • Example: Use of virtual machines to run multiple operating systems on a single physical server.
  • VPN (Red Privada Virtual)

    • Definition: Technology that allows creating a secure and encrypted connection through a public network like the Internet.
    • Example: Using a VPN to securely access a corporate network from a remote location.
  • Web 2.0

    Term that since 2004 has been associated with web resources where interoperability and collaboration are paramount, such as social networks, blogs and their comments, etc.

  • Web 3.0

    The set of ideas towards which the future of the web is heading, including uses or applications created today, as well as intangible projects.

  • Wi-Fi

    • Definition: Wireless network technology that allows devices to connect to the internet or communicate with each other without cables.
    • Example: Wi-Fi connection in coffee shops that allows customers to browse the internet.
  • XML (Extensible Markup Language)

    • Definition: Markup language that defines rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable.
    • Example: Use of XML to store and transfer data between web applications and servers.
  • Zeroday (Día Cero)

    • Definition: Security vulnerability in software that is unknown to the manufacturer and is exploited by attackers before a patch or fix is developed.
    • Example: Zero-day attacks on web browsers to compromise user security.