TRI DUC ENGLISH ✦ ACADEMIC EDGE UNIT 6 · EXTENDED MASTERCLASS Information Technology Computing · Networks · Artificial Intelligence · Security 💡 Pro Tip: Trong IELTS, không nên chỉ nói "computers" hay "the internet". Hãy sử dụng các từ vựng cụ thể để mô tả công nghệ đang thay đổi thế giới như thế nào. Di chuột vào các từ in đậm màu cam để xem định nghĩa chi tiết. A. Hardware, Software & Computing The foundation of Information Technology (IT) lies in the physical machines and the code that runs them. Microchip : The tiny electronic component that acts as the "brain" of computers, smartphones, and smart devices. Device / Gadget: A piece of electronic equipment. (A gadget is usually small and clever, like a smartwatch). To upgrade : To get a newer, better version of hardware or software. The opposite is to become obsolete . Application (App): A specific piece of software designed to perform a particular task for the user. Interface : The layout and visual elements you interact with on a screen (e.g., a user-friendly interface ). B. Data, Networks & Cybersecurity Today, information is a valuable resource. How we store, share, and protect this information is a massive industry. ☁️ The Cloud : Storing data on remote servers on the internet rather than on a local hard drive. 📡 Bandwidth : The capacity of an internet connection. High bandwidth means faster downloads. 🛡️ Cybersecurity : The protection of computer systems and networks from theft or damage. 🕵️‍♂️ Hack : To illegally break into a computer system. The criminal who does this is a hacker . 🔐 Encrypt : To scra...