Consumer Technology

RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a way of storing the same data in different places on multiple hard disks or solid-state drives to protect data in the case of a drive failure.

Secondary storage is storage for noncritical data that will not be frequently accessed.

A logical unit number (LUN) is a unique identifier for designating an individual or collection of physical or virtual storage devices that execute input/output (I/O) commands with a host computer, as defined by the Small System Computer Interface (SCSI) standard.

Social media is the collective of online communications channels dedicated to community-based input, interaction and collaboration.

Mob mentality -- also called herd or hive mentality -- is the inclination that some humans have to be part of a large group, often neglecting their individual feelings in the process, and adopting the behaviors and actions of the people around them.

Digital citizenship is the online presence, behaviors and response to others within a digital community where one is a member.

SSH, also known as Secure Shell or Secure Socket Shell, is a network protocol that gives users, particularly system administrators, a secure way to access a computer over an unsecured network.

OAuth (Open Authorization) is an open standard authorization framework for token-based authorization on the internet.

Cloud computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the internet.

Unified communications (UC) is a framework for integrating various asynchronous and real-time communication tools.

A flexible display or foldable tech/smartphone is a visual output surface on a device that is designed to be folded or closed like a book or a device which incorporates such a screen.

Facebook Reality Labs is the social media company’s virtual and augmented reality (VR, AR) promotion, research and development company.

Social media is the collective of online communications channels dedicated to community-based input, interaction and collaboration.

Microlearning is an educational strategy that breaks complex topics down into short-form, stand-alone units of study that can be viewed as many times as necessary, whenever and wherever the learner needs them. Microlearning instructional modules are designed to address one specific skill or knowledge gap.

Generation Z is the demographic cohort following Generation Y -- which is more popularly known as the Millennial Generation. Entry-level employees in many industries today belong to Gen Z.

Offset printing, also called offset lithography, is a method of mass-production printing in which the images on metal plates are transferred (offset) to rubber blankets or rollers and then to the print media.

Rafts, skirts and brims are structures created at the base of the bottom of a 3D print. These structures are temporary and used to improve print reliability and quality.

A print bed is the surface on a 3D printer where a print head lays down the materials that make up a 3D print.

Fifth-generation wireless (5G) is the latest iteration of cellular technology, engineered to greatly increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks.

Uber is a transportation company with an app that allows passengers to hail a ride and drivers to charge fares and get paid.

Remote wipe is a security feature that allows a network administrator or device owner to send a command that deletes data to a computing device.