Glossary

a user’s personal access to his or her information within a service or app. Often secured by a username and password

operating system available on a variety of devices including Samsung and HTC

unit of downloadable software that performs a specific function. Some are available for free while others come with a cost.

an online market to purchase and download apps for Apple devices running iOS

a software application (such as Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox) that allows users to access the Internet

online information storage system (for example: iCloud) associated with an account that can be accessed on multiple devices

Data

amount of information an electronic device can store or access

the copying of information from another source to your personal device

a service (such as Gmail) that provides access to email capabilities for customers

a social network that allows users to connect with other users, post content, and interact with content online. Facebook has the most users of all social networks around the world

a messaging service built into Facebook that allows users to share text, images, and videos with one or more Facebook users privately. You do not need to be friends with a user to send them a message

an online messaging tool for iOS devices that allows people to communicate through text, audio, or video

another Facebook user whom you connect with

email service provided by Google

Google Play

an online market to purchase and download apps, music, videos, and other media for Android devices

physical features and devices (such as a mouse or camera) that improve the capabilities of a computer or device

a central location on your mobile device where apps and other features can be accessed. Normally, there is a specific button on your device to return you to the home screen

a geographic location with a wireless Internet connection. Can be private (protected by a password) or public

small simple graphic used to identify information such as an app

(see upload and download)

operating system provided by Apple for iPhones, Macs, and all other Apple devices

IT (Information Technology)

services and products that involve the transfer and storage of electronic information

iTunes

an online market to purchase and download music, videos, and other entertainment media for Apple devices running iOS

public approval of or agreement with a Facebook post

to sign off or out of an account to prevent other people from gaining access to the account

to enter a username and password to gain access to an account

harmful software that can slow down or harm your computer or mobile device

to send text, images, or other content with Facebook users through Facebook Messenger

Network provider

company that provides Internet and phone service to customers (for example: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile)

screen on the Facebook app that shows you what other Facebook users have recently posted. Normally, this is the first screen you will see in your Facebook app

an announcement that an update has occurred or that something has changed

the software on a device (for example: Android or iOS) that serves as the platform for all functions

word or phrase that can normally contain letters, numbers, and certain other characters (such as $, &, or_) that are used with a username to secure access to certain services or information

an update a user publishes on Facebook with his or her friends that can contain text, images, links, or videos

Power cord

cable that allows you to connect your phone to your computer. One end should have a USB and the other will be specific to your device

Progress bar

a graphic used to show how far through a process a program is. Often used to show how far you are through a download or upload

preferences you can set for how an app or program will work on your device

the copying and spreading of information on a social network

an online messaging tool that allows people to communicate through text, audio, or video

a mobile phone that is able to access the Internet and run apps in order to function similarly to a computer. Often smartphones will have a touchscreen

a service that allows users to post personal updates and create or maintain relationships with other people

Software

programs and apps that are stored on your device’s hard drive

synchronize. Updating information on your phone and/or computer to ensure all information is accessible on all devices

to add information (such as a location or a user) to content in a post or picture

a list of all of a particular user’s Facebook posts in chronological order

when you end a relationship and sever a connection with another Facebook user

Uninstall

to completely remove a program or app from your device

the copying of information from your personal device to another source such as a social network

USB

Universal Storage Bus. The end of a device or cord that connects to a computer. A USB is often found with power cords, storage drives, and wireless mice

a created name to identify a user’s account online. Often a username is accompanied by a password to secure access to an account’s information

camera built into phones and computers that face the user. Often used for video calling and recording

Wireless Internet

a panel of information, often with options for you to click