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VIRUS /ˈvaɪə .rəs/


22 May 2013

noun

  • a computer program or part of a computer program which can make copies of itself and is intended to prevent the computer from working normally
Example Sentences:I can’t even start my computer anymore. I think it must be infected with a virus.
Never open an email attachment if you don’t know who it’s from. It might contain a virus.
 

GET BY /gɛt baɪ/


21 May 2013

Phrasal Verb

  • to have just enough money for your needs.
Example Sentences: How can he get by on so little money?
He earns just enough to get by.
 

SECURITY POLICY  


20 May 2013

phrase

  • the set of laws, rules, and practices that regulate how an organization manages, protects, and distributes sensitive information over the internet or intranet
Example Sentences:If it is important for a website to be secure, then it is important to be sure all of the security policy is enforced by mechanisms that are strong enough.
As our website has experienced a number of recent security breaches, we’re developing a new security policy.
 

COUGH UP /kɔf ʌp/


19 May 2013

Phrasal Verb

  • to provide money for something you do not want.
Example Sentences:I've just had to cough up $50 for a parking fine.
 

TO ACCESS /ˈæk.ses/


18 May 2013

verb

  • to open a computer file, network or website in order to look at or change information in it
Example Sentences:This won’t fix all of the issues, but it will certainly make it harder for hackers to access sensitive information.
I can’t access the website right now. Do you know if it’s down?
 

FORK OUT /fɔrk aʊt/


17 May 2013

Phrasal Verb

  • to pay for something, usually something you would rather not have to pay for.
Example Sentences: I forked out ten quid for/on the ticket.
I couldn't persuade him to fork out for a new one.
 

PASSWORD /ˈpɑːs.wɜːd/


16 May 2013

noun

  • a string of characters to verify the identity of a user that logs on to a network or to a local computer
Example Sentences:So you mean all users have to register and log in with a username and password?
Ensure that your password includes at least six letters and one number.
 

RUN UP /rʌn ʌp/


15 May 2013

Phrasal Verb

  • to do things which cause you to owe a large amount of money.
Example Sentences: She stayed two weeks at the hotel and ran up a bill which she couldn't pay.
 

USERNAME /ˈjuː.zə.neɪm/


14 May 2013

noun

  • a name to identify yourself to a computer or network - you will need this when you log in
Example Sentences:If you’ve forgotten your username, follow this link.
For this particular login, your username is your registered email address.
 

SPLASH OUT /splæʃ aʊt/


13 May 2013

Phrasal Verb

  • to spend a lot of money on something you don't need, but is very pleasant.
Example Sentences: When the city traders get their annual bonus, they splash out on everything from sports cars to luxury houses.
 

LAY OUT /leɪ aʊt/


12 May 2013

Phrasal Verb

  • to spend money, especially a large amount.
Example Sentences: It's not every day you lay out $6000 on a holiday.
He's just laid out $3000 on a new HD television.
 

TO LOG IN  


11 May 2013

phrasal verb

  • to connect to a computer to a computer system by typing your name (or username and password)
Example Sentences:Please log in with your username and password.
After you have logged in, click on “My Account.”
 

TO REGISTER /ˈredʒ.ɪ.stər/


10 May 2013

verb

  • to put information, especially your name or email address, into an official list or record on a website
Example Sentences:To use the forum of this site, you need to register.
Only registered users can access the subscriber’s area of the site.
 

SIGN-IN POLICY  


09 May 2013

phrase

  • A website or network with a sign-in policy requires all users to log in with a username and password. This ensures that only registered users enter the site.
Example Sentences:Workplace English Training E-Platform has a sign-in policy. Only registered users can enter the member’s area.
Most premium content sites have a sign-in policy.
 

SECURE /sɪˈkjʊər/


08 May 2013

adjective

  • describes a computer or computer network which is safe from external threats, risks, etc.
Example Sentences:The security audit report concluded that our website is 100% secure.
Make sure your site is very secure because you hold a lot of confidential information on it.
 
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