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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 addressThe 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 […]

My Erickson

My Erickson is a resident portal. It is provided by Erickson Corporate and is managed by Charlestown staff, mainly Community Resources. See Portal.

My Erickson as a smartphone or tablet app versus its use on a laptop or desktop computer

There is a software application for MyErickson to download for both Apple iPhone/iPad in the Apple Store and Android smartphones and tablets in GooglePaLM is an advanced technology created by Google that help computers understand and generate text. PaLM (Pathways Language Model) is a powerful program that helps computers do complex tasks involving language. It can: • […]

Sign in using biometric or face

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.

Speedtest

A speed test is a simple tool that helps you check how fast your internet connection is working. It measures how quickly your computer can download and upload information from the internet, as well as how long it takes for your computer to connect to a website. A speed test can help you understand whether […]

Thunderbolt Connector

The thunderbolt connector is a cable connector designed to give a cable plug-in to Macintosh computers. Macs may have other connectors, too, such as HDMI video connectors, USB connectors, audio jacks, and power connectors.  The current thunderbolt connector can perform any of these connection functions, too. The standard has changed through the years, adding more […]

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

An uninterruptible power supply or uninterruptible power source (UPSAn uninterruptible power supply or uninterruptible power source (UPS) is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source fails. It is supposed to kick in when there is a power outage. A UPS is typically used to protect hardware such […]

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.

USB-C Connector

USB-C is a recent standard for cable connections that is compatible with a lot of current computers and smart devices. It is used on most new Windows and Android computers and devices sold today. It is also compatible and interchangeable with the Thunderbolt cables and connectors used with Mac computers. It is currently in use […]