Download

To transfer a file from another system to your own computer system. Less precisely, it may also refer to a direct transfer from a server to your local terminal over a local area network or an FTP transfer from a remote system to your system. See Upload.

Wi-Fi Calling

Wi-fi-calling is a service that allows users to make and receive phone calls and send text messages over a Wi-Fi connection, instead of using a cellular signal,

USB-C Connector

USB‑C (or USB Type‑C) is a small, reversible connector used on most new laptops, tablets, smartphones (including recent iPhones), and many accessories to carry data, video, and power over a single cable. It shares the same plug shape as Thunderbolt ports on modern Macs and PCs, so many USB‑C and Thunderbolt cables and devices can […]

Upload

To transfer a file from your computer system to another system. Less precisely, it may also refer to a direct transfer from your local terminal to a server over a local area network or an FTP transfer from your system to a remote system. See Download.

My Erickson

My Erickson is a resident portal. It is provided by Erickson Corporate and is managed by Charlestown staff, mainly Community Resources. There is a software application for MyErickson to download for both Apple iPhone/iPad in the Apple Store and Android smartphones and tablets in Google Play. An alternative way to reach MyErickson is through a […]

MAC Address

The Media Access Control (MAC) address is given to all devices that communicate electronically. It is a unique identifier, and every device has a different MAC address. The address is normally assigned to a device when it is manufactured. The numbers as displayed consist of numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F in […]

LTE

Long term evolution (LTE) is a type of 4G cellular network that will sometimes appear on your smartphone as its means of connecting.

Cookie

Cookies are small data text files created by a web browser at the request of a website you visit — like shopping cart contents or a username and password — that are used to identify your computer as you use a computer network. Cookies are used to tell the server that users have returned to […]

Cookie Session Management

Cookie-based session management is a secure and efficient way of managing user sessions on a website. It involves the server assigning a unique number (session ID or token) to each user when they log in, which is stored in a cookie on their local computer. The server can then use this session ID to identify […]

Clear Cache

Clear cache is used as a troubleshooting technique when having problems accessing passworded websites. Clearing the cache deletes temporary files that your browser has downloaded. When the cache is cleared, it gives you a clean slate and forces your web browser to re-download fresh versions of all the files for a website.. Follow directions for […]

Cell Phone

A cellphone is simply a telephone that doesn’t need a landline connection. Users can make and receive phone calls, and some cellphones also offer text messaging. In comparison, a smartphone has more advanced features, including web browsing, software applications and a mobile operating system (OS).

Cache

The temporary storage space or memory that allows fast access to data. A common use is to store information in a web browser. See Clear cache.

Biometric recognition

Instead of logging in with your username and password, use your face or fingerprint that has been set up with your device, often a smartphone or tablet.