Algorithm - A set of step-by-step instructions for solving a problem or completing a task., Binary - A number system that only uses two digits: 0 and 1. Computers store data in binary., CPU (Central Processing Unit) - The brain of the computer that processes instructions and controls other parts of the system., RAM (Random Access Memory) - Temporary memory that stores data and instructions while the computer is running., Storage Device - A piece of hardware used to store data, such as a hard drive, SSD, or USB stick., Input Device - Hardware used to enter data into a computer, like a keyboard or mouse., Output Device - Hardware that displays or outputs data from a computer, such as a monitor or printer., Operating System - Software that manages the hardware and software on a computer, like Windows, macOS, or Linux., Network - A group of computers connected together to share resources and information., Cloud Storage - A service that allows users to store files online and access them from any device with an internet connection., Cybersecurity - The practice of protecting computers and networks from digital attacks., Encryption - A way of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorised access., Debugging - The process of finding and fixing errors in code., Variable - A named piece of memory in a program used to store data that can change., Loop - A part of a program that repeats instructions until a condition is met., HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) - The language used to create the structure of web pages., URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a web page, like www.bbc.co.uk., Firewall - Security software that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic., Phishing - A cyberattack where someone tries to steal personal information by pretending to be a trusted source., Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Technology that allows machines to perform tasks that require human intelligence, like recognising speech or images.,

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