Tech jargon has become a normal part of life, but many terms are used incorrectly.

Its not unusual to hear questions like is the Wi-Fi slow?

Wi-Fi specifically relates to a wireless networking protocol.

Tuya Wi-Fi IR Blaster on a wooden desk.

Wi-Fi is local, whilethe internet is a global internet.

Wi-Fi simply bridges the smaller gap between your machine and the internet.

Knowing this, the question is the Wi-Fi slow?

SSD and Ram in a laptop.

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can take on other meanings.

Understanding the difference can even help you overcomeissues with your home web link.

Buying anew wireless routerthat supports faster speeds and newer protocols can help.

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Hacking is not guessing someones password becausethey chose password123and neverenabled two-factor authentication.

Hacking is not using social engineering techniques to convince someone to hand over their login credentials.

The people runningremote access scams who promise to fix your computerover TeamViewer are not hackers, they are scammers.

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Hackers are penetration testers, looking for vulnerabilities within software and hardware that require more than guessing passwords.

These include LiGNUx, Linux/GNU/X (in reference to the X Window System), and later GNU/Linux.

Whether youre using it wrong is a matter of opinion.

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In reality, the concept of AI is nothing new.

AI has been a cornerstone of video game design dating back to a similar period.

They learn form of language but no meaning.

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Though the iPad is still the best-selling tablet, its far from the only option out there.

Even your smartphone performs this task, and many devices that act as modems have become effectively invisible.

Resetting the modem will only sever the internet connection, reconnecting you to the global connection.

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Were Splitting Hairs Here

The way that languageisused is more important than the way itshouldbe used.

Most people know exactly what youre referring to when you ask is the Wi-Fi slow?

or to pass the iPad and splitting hairs over these uses is not going to bring you enlightenment.

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