T terms

A flat, portable touchscreen device larger than a phone but smaller than a laptop, used for browsing, reading, and light work.

Like a digital notepad you can also use to watch videos and browse the internet.

Linking a person, place, or topic in a social media post so it is associated with them.

Like writing a name on the back of a photo so people know who is in it.

A meeting conducted over a phone or internet connection between three or more people in different locations.

Like a conference call where everyone joins a shared line from wherever they are.

Healthcare services delivered remotely using technology, such as video consultations with a doctor.

Like a house call but delivered through a screen instead of in person.

Receiving medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment remotely using technology.

Like a doctor's consultation conducted through a video call instead of in person.

A legal agreement between a user and a company describing the rules for using their service.

Like a rental agreement — by using the service you agree to the conditions.

Technology that converts written text into spoken audio.

Like having someone read a document aloud to you on demand.

A way to store your files and photos on the internet instead of only on your own device. You can reach them from any phone, tablet, or computer.

Think of it like a safe deposit box at a Singapore bank. Your things are kept safe somewhere else, and you can get to them whenever you need to — even from overseas.

An app made by a company other than the maker of your phone or operating system.

Like a non-brand item in a supermarket — not made by the supermarket but sold there.

A cookie placed by a company other than the website you are visiting, used to track you across different sites.

Like a third party following you from shop to shop and noting everything you look at.

Any person or group responsible for a cyber attack or security incident.

Like identifying who broke into a house — it could be an opportunistic burglar or an organised gang.

Information about current cyber threats shared between organisations to help defend against them.

Like a neighbourhood watch group sharing news about local break-ins.

A chronological record of your posts and activities displayed on your social media profile.

Like a personal diary visible to others, showing what you shared and when.

Converting rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain.

Like issuing share certificates for a building so many people can each own a small piece.

A method of downloading files by sharing small pieces from many users simultaneously rather than from one central server.

Like assembling a puzzle where each contributor sends you different pieces simultaneously.

A Malaysian e-wallet app used for payments, transfers, and other everyday digital transactions.

Like keeping spending money in a phone app that can be used in many places.

A screen that responds when you touch it.

Like pressing buttons directly on a display.

The flat, touch-sensitive surface on a laptop used to move the cursor instead of a mouse.

Like a tiny touch-sensitive dance floor for your fingertips.

The large collection of information used to teach an AI model how to perform a task.

Like the textbooks and examples a student studies before sitting an exam.

A small charge applied to certain types of payment transactions.

Like a toll on a road — a small cost for using the payment infrastructure.

Topics or content that many people are currently talking about or engaging with.

Like the most popular topic of conversation at a party.

Malware disguised as a legitimate programme that secretly causes harm once installed.

Like a gift box that looks harmless but contains something dangerous inside.

A person who deliberately posts provocative or offensive comments online to upset others.

Like someone who attends a community meeting only to cause arguments, not to contribute.

A device you have previously verified for login so you are not asked for a second factor every time you use it.

Like your own home — once you have proved you live there, you don't need to show ID every time you enter.

A security step that asks you to prove who you are in two ways — usually your password plus a code sent to your phone. It makes your accounts much harder to break into.

Like needing both your door key and a secret knock to get inside your home.

An extra layer of security that requires a second confirmation — like a code sent to your phone — after entering your password.

Like a bank vault that requires both a key and a PIN — two things needed to get in.

The animated dots or text (usually "..." or "typing...") that appear when someone is composing a reply.

Like seeing someone pick up a pen to write back before you receive their reply.

Creating a fake website with an address very similar to a real one, hoping users make a typing mistake and land there.

Like opening a fake shop next to a famous brand using a very similar name.