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📘 Tech Glossary: Simple Definitions for Everyday Tech Terms

Welcome to the EasyTech101 Tech Glossary — your quick-reference guide to understanding common technology terms. Whether you’re reading a tutorial or troubleshooting a device, this glossary will help you decode the jargon.


🔤 A–Z Glossary

A

  • App: Short for “application,” it’s a program you install on your phone or computer.
  • Antivirus: Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.

B

  • Browser: A program used to access websites (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
  • Bluetooth: A wireless technology for connecting devices like headphones or keyboards.

C

  • Cloud Storage: Saving files online instead of on your device (e.g., Google Drive).
  • CPU: Central Processing Unit — the “brain” of your computer.

D

  • Download: Copying a file from the internet to your device.
  • Driver: Software that helps your computer communicate with hardware like printers.

E

  • Email: Electronic mail used to send messages online.
  • Encryption: A way to protect data by converting it into a secret code.

F

  • Firewall: A security system that blocks unauthorized access to your device or network.
  • File: A digital document, image, video, or program stored on your device.

G

  • Gigabyte (GB): A unit of digital storage. 1 GB = 1,000 megabytes.
  • GPS: Global Positioning System — used for location tracking.
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