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A friendly guide to understanding technology. No jargon, no complexity, just clear explanations with real-world examples.
35 terms across 5 categories
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Fundamentals
Fundamentals
Internet (Global Network)
It is a giant highway system that connects computers all over the world so they can talk to each other and share things.
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Derivation
Where the word comes from. A short bracketed line above the title, and a longer note further down.
What it is
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In simple words
The same idea explained even more plainly — usually with the same metaphor you would use to explain it to a friend.
Real-world examples
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Analogies
Comparisons to everyday objects so the concept sticks.
Comparisons
Side-by-side tables that explain how the term differs from similar-sounding ones (e.g. Internet vs Web).
Why it matters
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Related terms
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Dictionary view
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Language switcher
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Reference
All tech terms from A to Z, explained in simple words.
A
APIDevelopment
API (Application Programming Interface)
F
FirewallSecurity
Firewall (Network Security)
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