Operating System
A software interface between OS and the firmware. UEFI followed this.
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
The protocol to transfer data over the internet
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
A command shell is used for Windows-specific administrative tasks.
Powershell (PSH)
The application that allows you to interact with on-screen items... ex. icons, images, and applications
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A Linex-made tool used for managing firewalls
Iptables
The software interface between the firmware and operating system. Similar to BIOS
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
A component of software that is written to ROM (read-only memory) and is designed to provide functionality between the software and hardware.
Firmware
A standard designed to allow users to share information across multiple accounts with a third-party application or website.
Oauth2
A tool unique to Chrome OS, a shell environment accessed by pressing CTRl, ALT, T
CROSH
Microprocessor architecture is designed to run a set of less complex instructions for better performance.
Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC)
Another way for people to protect their accounts. Requires a 2nd factor authetication
Second Factor Authetication
Translates data into a type of code using a security key... may only be accessed using that key
Encryption