Tech Terms to Teach Your Child

We are living in a digital age, and it is likely that your child is teaching you these vocabulary words already. In case she is not, here is a list of technology terms your child should know to introduce her for the world of computers.

• Browser - A program used to browse files.  A web browser, like Firefox or Chrome, browses internet files.
• Caret or Insertion Point - The small blinking line that shows you where your next typed letter or number will go.
• Download - The process of copying something from another computer or the Internet, and saving it onto your computer.
• FAQ - The abbreviation for Frequently Asked Questions.
• Homepage - This is the first page you see when you open your web browser.  You can make any website your homepage.
• Logon - Providing a certain name or code and password to gain access to a computer, program, or files.
• Right click - A right click on the mouse will provide you with a menu of options to choose.
• Software - A program designed to do perform various tasks. All the information code stored on your computer's hard drive are software.
• URL - The internet address of documents and resources on a webpage.
• Wallpaper - A picture or design on your desktop for decoration.

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