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Do you have an explanation of terminology or ( terms )

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I am limited in my knowledge of computer stuff, language, special terms !, or sometimes just simple terms ! - Got started late with computers, ( older gen ). Sometimes we just don't know what your directions are getting at ! - There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to explain what part you dont get. A lot of times you get a multiple choice of options that really don't help most of the time. If there is some way to incorporate a guestion box without trying to answere it before you know what it is or as well as some common things it might be; I think that would be a big help to a lot of people that have been thrown into a world full of technology that is not really their choice! I see so many older people that are getting tablets & smart phones , ( because that's all there is )!, And they'r trying to use them- but they'r lost ! I'm better than most - but still !, to someone who isn't trained in basic computer knowledge ,( Lingo ) that a proggramer thinks everone knows or should know ! , It can be like "greek". So one little word can keep the common person from understanding what you are trying to convey ! 

     Well that's my book for the day and I really am trying to give some meaningful input in order to bridge the gap between computer people and the other people. It's  "A COMPUTER WORLD", of communications and we all want to talk !   So help us as much as you can !!!

I think Firefox is the best Browser since "Sliced-Bread", and the more user friendly it is - The more people will want to use it and help support it !- ( "That's You"). So ! HELP-ME-HELP-YOU ! Even Jerry Mcquire might be a Mozilla fan ! Thanks for listening. RM Dake

I am limited in my knowledge of computer stuff, language, special terms !, or sometimes just simple terms ! - Got started late with computers, ( older gen ). Sometimes we just don't know what your directions are getting at ! - There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to explain what part you dont get. A lot of times you get a multiple choice of options that really don't help most of the time. If there is some way to incorporate a guestion box without trying to answere it before you know what it is or as well as some common things it might be; I think that would be a big help to a lot of people that have been thrown into a world full of technology that is not really their choice! I see so many older people that are getting tablets & smart phones , ( because that's all there is )!, And they'r trying to use them- but they'r lost ! I'm better than most - but still !, to someone who isn't trained in basic computer knowledge ,( Lingo ) that a proggramer thinks everone knows or should know ! , It can be like "greek". So one little word can keep the common person from understanding what you are trying to convey ! Well that's my book for the day and I really am trying to give some meaningful input in order to bridge the gap between computer people and the other people. It's "A COMPUTER WORLD", of communications and we all want to talk ! So help us as much as you can !!! I think Firefox is the best Browser since "Sliced-Bread", and the more user friendly it is - The more people will want to use it and help support it !- ( "That's You"). So ! HELP-ME-HELP-YOU ! Even Jerry Mcquire might be a Mozilla fan ! Thanks for listening. RM Dake

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Hi

There are many computer terms - sometimes it can feel like a new one is invented every day.

I would recommend you have a read through the articles on this page (click here). This is a site that the BBC put together to help people become more "web wise". If you have any questions or queries on a specific issue, please ask and we will do our best to help.

I am glad that you like Firefox. One of the reason that it is so user friendly is that it is built and supported by a global community of thousands of people, who are just like you and me. If you want to join us and help make the web better, have a read of this (click here).