W terms

A rating indicating how well a device can withstand exposure to water and dust.

Like a weather resistance rating for outdoor clothing — it tells you how much protection to expect.

Electronic devices designed to be worn on the body, like smartwatches or health-tracking bands.

Like clothing that connects to the internet and collects data as you go about your day.

The unique location of a page on the internet, typed into the address bar.

Like a postal address, but for a webpage instead of a building.

Data collected about how visitors use a website — pages visited, time spent, and actions taken.

Like a shop counting how many customers enter, what sections they visit, and what they buy.

An application that runs in your browser without needing to be downloaded or installed.

Like a tool you borrow at a library counter — you use it there without taking it home.

An online form on a website used to enter and submit information.

Like a paper form, but filled in and submitted entirely on screen.

A service that stores a website's files on a server so it is accessible to anyone on the internet.

Like renting land to build a shop on — the host provides the land, you build the shop.

A website that brings together many services and information in one place.

Like a shopping mall where many shops are under one roof.

Automatically collecting data from websites using a programme.

Like sending a robot to read every page of a library and note down specific information.

An agreed technical specification that ensures websites work consistently across all browsers.

Like international electrical socket standards — devices work the same way everywhere.

A camera connected to a computer.

Like a window that lets others see you.

A seminar held over the internet.

Like attending a class from your home.

A single page on a website that contains text, images, and links.

Like one page in a book — the website is the whole book.

A collection of webpages available online.

Like a digital shop or office.

A way to connect your device to the internet without wires. Your router sends out a wireless signal that your phone, tablet, or laptop picks up.

Like a radio station that your devices tune into to get the internet.

The radio frequency your Wi-Fi uses. 2.4GHz reaches further; 5GHz is faster but shorter range.

Like choosing between a long-range but slower radio station and a shorter-range but clearer one.

The secret code needed to connect a device to a wireless network.

Like the key to a door — only people with the password can enter the network.

A small interactive element on your home screen that shows live information — like the weather or calendar.

Like a small window in your door that lets you see what's happening without fully opening it.

Charging a phone by placing it on a special pad without plugging in a cable.

Like placing a key card on a reader — no physical connection needed.

Small earphones that connect to your phone via Bluetooth with no cable required.

Like miniature speakers that sit in your ears without any wires to tangle.

A saved list of products you want to buy or share with others.

Like a shopping list you write before a birthday, shared with people who might buy you gifts.

Working at home instead of commuting to an office, enabled by digital communication tools.

Like taking the office home — same tasks but in a different location.

A type of malware that copies itself and spreads across networks without needing to be attached to a file.

Like a virus spreading through a building's ventilation system — no one has to carry it person to person.

The system of interlinked documents and resources accessible via the internet using browsers.

Like a vast library where every book can link to other books on any shelf.