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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 means sending a file from your device to somewhere on the internet. When you attach a photo to an email, post a picture on Facebook, or save a document to Google Drive, you’re uploading. Think of it like mailing…

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…

A username is the special name you choose when you create an account online—like for email, Facebook, or a shopping site. It’s what helps the website know who you are. Most usernames are made with letters and numbers. Some people…

Vibe coding is building software by telling an AI what you want in plain English and letting it write the actual code. Instead of learning a programming language, you describe the “vibe” of what you’re after… “make me an app…

Video Chat is basically a phone call where you can see the other person. Instead of just hearing someone’s voice, you see their face on your screen — and they see yours — while you talk, just like having a…

A virus is a type of harmful software that can sneak into your computer and cause problems. It can spread through things like email attachments, unsafe websites, or USB drives. Once inside, a virus can slow down your computer, delete…

Vishing (a combo of ‘voice’ and ‘phishing’) is a type of cyberattack where scammers use voice calls to trick people into giving away personal or financial information. These scammers often pretend to be from trusted places like banks, government agencies,…