Technology & The Internet

To copy a file from the internet onto your device.

“I downloaded the app before the flight.”

To send a file from your device onto the internet.

“She uploaded the photos to the shared folder.”

A secret word or code used to access an account.

“I forgot my password and had to reset it.”

A program used to look at websites, like Chrome or Safari.

“Try opening the site in a different browser.”

Harmful software designed to damage or access a computer without permission.

“The email contained a link to download malware.”

A copy of files saved in case the original is lost.

“Always back up your files before updating the software.”

A message an app or phone sends to get your attention.

“I turned off notifications so I could focus.”

A new version of software with fixes or new features.

“There’s a new update available for your phone.”

A way of connecting devices to the internet without wires.

“What’s the wifi password here?”

The space where files or data are kept on a device.

“I’m running out of storage on my phone.”

A regular payment for ongoing access to a service.

“I cancelled my streaming subscription last month.”

A small, temporary problem or error in a program.

“There was a glitch and the app crashed.”

A piece of equipment, like a phone, tablet, or laptop.

“This app works on any device.”

Online storage for files, accessible from any device.

“All my photos are automatically backed up to the cloud.”

To find and fix the cause of a problem.

“I spent an hour troubleshooting the wifi connection.”