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TL;DR stands for “Too Long; Didn’t Read.” It’s a quick summary that gives you the main points of a long article, post, or email in just a few sentences. You’ll usually find it at the beginning or end of the…

A troll is someone who intentionally causes trouble online by being disruptive or provocative, often to get an emotional reaction or start conflicts. They may post offensive comments, attack others, spread false information, or derail discussions just to create chaos.…

A tweet is a short message or post consisting of up to 280 characters, shared on the social media platform Twitter. Tweets can contain text, hashtags, links, images, or videos, and are typically used to express thoughts, opinions, or updates…

To “unfriend” someone on social media means to remove them from your list of friends or connections. This means they will no longer see your posts, updates, or interact with you unless your settings allow it. Unfriending is usually done…

Unix is a type of computer operating system—that’s the main software that helps a computer run and manage its tasks. It was created back in the 1970s and has been around ever since, quietly powering everything from big business servers…

Unlocked means that restrictions have been removed from a device, app, or digital content, so you can use it more freely. For example, some smartphones are sold “locked” to one phone company, meaning they only work with that carrier. If…

To unsubscribe means to stop receiving emails, newsletters, or updates from a company or organization. When you click “unsubscribe” (usually found at the bottom of an email), you tell them to remove you from their mailing list so you no…

Upload is the process of transferring data or files from a local device or computer to a remote server, network, or online platform, making the content accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. When users upload files, such as documents,…

A URL, which stands for Uniform Resource Locator, is the web address you type into your browser to visit a specific website or page. For example, www.seniortechcafe.com is a URL. Each URL tells your computer exactly where to find a…

USB, or Universal Serial Bus, is a type of connection used to link devices. It simplifies the process of connecting peripherals like keyboards, mice, printers, and external storage devices by providing a standardized connection method. USB ports and cables let…