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Technology

Everyday Australian words, slang and life-admin terms for migrants, students and workers — explained in plain English and 8 other languages.

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  • IT department

    noun

    The part of an organisation that manages computers and technology.

    Contact the IT department to reset your password.

  • keyboard

    noun

    A set of keys used to type on a computer.

    The laptop keyboard has a backlight.

  • keyboard shortcut

    noun

    A combination of keys that does a task quickly.

    Ctrl+C is a keyboard shortcut for copy.

  • laptop

    noun

    A small portable computer with a screen and keyboard that folds together.

    She takes her laptop to uni every day.

  • large language model

    noun

    An AI system trained on large amounts of text to understand and produce language (LLM).

    Chatbots are often built on a large language model.

  • livestream

    noun / verb

    A live video broadcast over the internet; to broadcast live.

    The concert was livestreamed.

  • log in

    phrasal verb

    To enter your details to access a computer system or account (noun: login).

    Log in to myGov to check your messages.

  • log out

    phrasal verb

    To close your access to an account, especially on a shared device.

    Always log out on public computers.

  • machine learning

    noun

    A type of AI where computers learn patterns from data instead of being directly programmed.

    Banks use machine learning to detect fraud.

  • malware

    noun

    Software designed to damage computers or steal information.

    The laptop was infected with malware.

  • meme

    noun

    A funny image, video or text that spreads online, often changed by users.

    The meme was shared thousands of times.

  • misinformation

    noun

    False or inaccurate information, especially online.

    Check sources to avoid spreading misinformation.

  • mobile data

    noun

    Internet access through a phone's mobile network rather than Wi-Fi.

    Streaming video uses a lot of mobile data.

  • notification

    noun

    An alert on a device telling you about a new message or update.

    Turn off notifications during class.

  • offline

    adjective / adverb

    Not connected to the internet.

    You can read downloaded articles offline.

  • online banking

    noun

    Managing bank accounts and payments over the internet.

    I pay my bills through online banking.

  • online form

    noun

    A form you fill in on a website.

    Complete the online form to book an appointment.

  • online review

    noun

    A customer's public comment and rating of a product or business on the internet.

    Check online reviews before booking.

  • open source

    adjective / noun

    Software whose source code is freely available to use and change.

    The website runs on open source software.

  • operating system

    noun

    The main software that runs a computer or phone, such as Windows, macOS or Android (OS).

    Update your operating system regularly.

  • passkey

    noun

    A way to sign in using your device's fingerprint, face or PIN instead of a password.

    Use a passkey to sign in without typing a password.

  • password

    noun

    A secret word or set of characters used to access an account.

    Use a strong password with numbers and symbols.

  • password manager

    noun

    An app that stores and creates strong passwords for your accounts.

    A password manager helps you use different passwords.

  • PDF

    noun

    Portable Document Format, a file type that keeps a document's layout on any device.

    Save the form as a PDF.

  • podcast

    noun

    An audio program available online that people can listen to anytime.

    I listen to podcasts on my commute.