GLOSSARY
Plain-English Explanations for Everyday Tech Words
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is the wireless signal that connects your devices to the internet in your home. Understanding it helps us improve slow connections, fix dropouts, and make sure your phones, tablets, and computers stay online.
Password
A password is a secret word or phrase that proves you are you when you sign in. Strong passwords protect your money, accounts, and personal information from strangers and scammers.
Cloud
The cloud is simply storage on someone else's computer that you reach through the internet. It lets you safely back up photos, contacts, and files so they are not lost if a device breaks.
App
An app is a small program on your phone, tablet, or computer, similar to an appliance in your kitchen. Each app has a job, like banking, photos, email, or video calling.
Firmware
Firmware is the built-in software inside devices like routers, printers, or smart TVs. Keeping firmware updated helps your equipment run better and stay safer, which we check during support visits.
Permissions
Permissions are the things an app is allowed to use, such as your camera, microphone, or location. Reviewing these settings keeps your information more private and limits what apps can see.
Updates
Updates are improvements that phone and computer makers send out to fix problems and increase security. Installing them regularly helps your devices run smoothly and reduces the risk of hacks or glitches.
Connected Devices
Connected devices are gadgets that link to your Wi-Fi, such as printers, smart TVs, tablets, and smart speakers. Understanding how they connect makes it easier for us to fix issues and simplify your setup.
Security Settings
Security settings are controls on your devices and accounts that help keep you safe, such as passwords, two-step sign in, and privacy options. Adjusting them correctly reduces the chance of scams and data theft.
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