Technology buzzwords- Vocabulary

Wireless conection to the internet

• the cloud

• Wi-Fi

• podcast

A radio or TV show downloadable from the internet.

• app

• text

• podcast

Transfer files to your computer or smartphone

• upload

• download

• the cloud

Harmful software that attacks computers or phones.

• spyware

• blog

• virus

Send a short typed message from a cell phone

• post

• podcast

• text

Put something on the Internet for others to see.

• post

• spyware

• text

Software that secretely records your online activity.

• virus

• spyware

• spam

A program often used on mobile devices

• blog

• app

• Wi-Fi

Large, remote information storage areas on the internet.

• the cloud

• app

• podcast

An online journal or newsletter, usually of personal opinions.

• blog

• app

• the cloud