Digital Life: glossary terms

Everyday digital terms: digital literacy, identity, wearables, notifications and app permissions.

शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनApp PermissionsApp permissions are the controls that decide whether an app may access sensitive features or data on your device, such as camera, location or contacts.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनAR (Augmented Reality)AR overlays computer-generated images, text or models onto a live view of the real world through a phone camera, tablet or smart glasses.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनDigital DetoxA digital detox is a planned period of reducing or avoiding digital devices and online services, to focus on offline activities and reset usage habits.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनDigital DivideThe digital divide is the gap between people who have access to modern digital technology, connectivity and the skills to use it, and those who do not.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनDigital IdentityDigital identity is the set of attributes, accounts and credentials that represent a person, organization or device in online systems.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनDigital LiteracyDigital literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, use, create and communicate information safely and effectively with digital technology.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनDigital NomadA digital nomad is a person who works remotely using internet-connected technology and moves between locations instead of living in one place.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनE-Signature (Electronic Signature)An e-signature is any electronic mark, such as a typed name, drawn signature or click, that shows a person intends to sign or agree to a document.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनFitness TrackerA fitness tracker is a wearable that uses motion and heart-rate sensors to estimate steps, activity, sleep and workouts, and syncs the data to an app.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनNotification (Push Notification)A notification is a message an app or website sends to your device to alert you about an event, even when you are not actively using that app.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनOne-Way vs Two-Way SyncOne-way sync copies changes from a source to a target only, while two-way sync propagates changes in both directions and must resolve conflicts between them.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनScreen TimeScreen time is the amount of time a person spends using devices with screens, such as phones, tablets, computers and TVs, often tracked by built-in tools.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनSmart SpeakerA smart speaker is a voice-controlled speaker with a microphone and internet connection that answers questions, plays media and controls smart home devices.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनSmartwatchA smartwatch is a wrist-worn computer that shows time and notifications, runs apps, tracks activity and usually pairs with a smartphone.शब्दकोश · डिजिटल जीवनWearable DeviceA wearable is a small computing device worn on the body, such as a smartwatch, fitness band or smart ring, that senses activity and syncs data to a phone.