Technology Words Everyone Uses

Open a browser tab, edit a document, play a video — your computer or phone is constantly moving information in and out of RAM Read more

They look almost identical, but that small S represents an important difference: HTTPS adds a layer of security that helps protect information Read more

A domain name is not actually a piece of internet property that you buy and keep forever. So what exactly are you paying for, and who is really Read more

Remember when turning on a computer could feel like making a cup of tea and waiting for it? Read more

Every app, website, and online service needs somewhere to keep its information. Two of the biggest approaches are SQL databases and NoSQL databases—and despite the complicated names Read more

Malware is one of those computer words that sounds complicated, but the basic idea is surprisingly simple: it is software designed to do something harmful, unwanted, or deceptive Read more

Every time you type a website address into your browser and press Enter, something somewhere has to receive your request and send the website back to you. Read more

You open an app, save a photo, connect to Wi-Fi, or plug in a USB drive, a lot is happening Read more

Every time you go online, your device has a kind of digital return address. It is called an IP address—but despite what you may hear Read more

You've probably heard someone toss around "AI," "machine learning," and "deep learning" Read more

Every time you hear "AI," does your brain jump straight to glowing-eyed robots plotting world domination? Good news: Read more