Jargon Buster A–Z
H terms
15 glossary terms starting with H.
Letter overview
What is inside this section
Internet Basics
4 terms
Devices & Hardware
6 terms
Apps & Software
1 terms
Security & Privacy
3 terms
Social Media
1 terms
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Hamburger Menu
Apps & SoftwareThe three horizontal lines icon on an app or website that opens a navigation menu when tapped.
Like a door handle — pressing it opens access to all the rooms inside.
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Haptic Feedback
Devices & HardwareThe vibration or physical response your device gives when you tap the screen or press a button, confirming the action.
Like the click of a physical button, simulated digitally.
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Hard Drive
Devices & HardwareThe component inside a computer that stores all your files, programmes, and the operating system permanently.
Like a large filing cabinet that keeps everything even when the power is off.
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Hardware Security Key
Security & PrivacyA physical device plugged into your computer or tapped to your phone to verify your identity during login.
Like a physical key needed alongside a PIN to open a security door.
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Hashtag
Social MediaA word or phrase starting with # used to organize content.
Like a label on a storage box.
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HD Webcam
Devices & HardwareA high-definition camera designed for video calls and recording, producing a clearer, sharper image than a standard webcam.
Like upgrading from a blurry old photograph to a sharp modern one.
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HDMI Cable
Devices & HardwareA cable used to connect a computer, streaming stick, or games console to a TV or monitor to display the image and play sound.
Like a single pipe carrying both picture and sound from your device to your screen.
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Health Wearable
Devices & HardwareA device worn on the body that continuously monitors health metrics like heart rate, sleep, and activity.
Like a doctor's instruments you wear all day that report automatically.
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Home Screen
Devices & HardwareThe main screen you see when you unlock your device.
Like the front page of a newspaper.
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Homepage
Internet BasicsThe main page of a website.
Like the front entrance of a building.
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Honeypot
Security & PrivacyA decoy system set up to attract and detect hackers while keeping them away from real data.
Like a fake safe left visible to lure a thief while the real valuables are hidden.
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Hotspot
Internet BasicsA feature that lets a device share its internet connection.
Like turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi station.
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HTTPS
Internet BasicsA secure version of the web protocol that encrypts data between your browser and a website.
Like sending a letter in a sealed, tamper-proof envelope instead of a postcard.
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HTTPS Padlock
Security & PrivacyThe padlock icon shown in your browser's address bar confirming your connection to a website is encrypted.
Like a seal on an envelope showing it has not been opened in transit.
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Hyperlink
Internet BasicsClickable text or an image that takes you to another webpage or resource.
Like a signpost that, when touched, instantly transports you to another place.