voice over internet protocol- set of rules for transmitting audio messages over the internet. It enables you to make free voice calls from your computer which can be used when travelling or used alongside a webcam to make video calls.
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what is SMTP
Simple mail transfer protocol- used when an email is sent from the sender's email client to the sender's email server and when the email is delivered.
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what is POP3
post office protocol- if POP3 is used to read the email then the mail server will download the email to the computer. it is then deleted from the server and can be read offline.
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IMAP
internet message access protocol- the email is read on the mail server . The email is not deleted from the server and can be accessed anywhere using any computer with an internet connection.
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HTTPS
similiar to HTTP( hypertext transfer protocol) however uses SSL( secure sockets layer). the data is encrypted and sometimes a green padlock icon appears.
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what is SMTP
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Simple mail transfer protocol- used when an email is sent from the sender's email client to the sender's email server and when the email is delivered.
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