2-step verification A security feature where two items are needed to log in to a website. This is usually a password and some other form of identification such as a code from a mobile device.
Address bar The box at the top of your browser where website addresses show, for example http://gmail.com
Android device These are smartphones and tablets which run on Google’s operating system, Android.
App Short for application, these are small programs which run on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Browser This is a computer program that allows you to view webpages.
Captcha Also known as word verification, this box, usually containing letters or numbers is used to prove that people submitting to a website are not in fact automated scripts otherwise known as robots.
Docs is a word processing application similar to Microsoft Word, Works or Apple’s Pages.
Drawing is an online tool for creating charts and other graphics.
Drive A computer folder hosted by Google where you can store your files. The advantage of using Google Drive over a folder on your computer is that your files will be saved automatically and available from anywhere there is an internet connection.
Export This is a feature where you can download some data or a document that can be saved on your computer which can then be used on a different account or application.
File Explorer An application on your computer which allows you to find files, folders, and software on your PC or Mac.
Forms gives you the ability to collect information by creating forms with no programming skills or experience needed.
Gear Wheel The symbol located on the top right of Google pages that will take you to the settings for that service.
Gmail The free email service provided by Google.
Hackers There are good or bad hackers but for the purposes of this book, I refer to those nefarious people who have devoted their lives to harming you or others by breaking in to computers.
Homepage The start page of a website, also known as the main page.
Icon A picture or symbol which when pressed takes you to another webpage or function (such as a Google Hangout).
Identity Fraud This is where personal information is stolen and used by a fraudster to take over someone’s identity for illegal use.
Images Photos, pictures and graphics.
Import This is a feature where you can upload some data or a document to a web service like Gmail or Google+.
LastPass This is a service from lastpass.com where you can store all your passwords in the cloud which is protected by one password and 2-factor authentication for extra security. Use this service to generate a different password for every website you sign up to but you will only have to remember the one.
Password A string of letters and numbers which can be a phrase or random characters which allows you access to a website or service.
PC A computer that runs the Windows operating system.
Profile In the context of this book this is your information held by Google.
Recovery Information Your recovery information may include backup phone numbers, email addresses and codes that will enable you to get in to your account if you lose your phone or forget your password.
Sheets is a spreadsheet application, a way to manipulate and display numbers. It can automate calculations and create charts. Sheets is the free alternative to Microsoft’s Excel program.
Slides is Google’s answer to presentation software. Similar to Microsoft’s PowerPoint, Slides can be created which tell a ‘story’ or illustrate points when making a presentation.
Two-factor authentication See 2-step verification
URL is short for Uniform Resource Locator. It is a quick way of saying web address.
Username A unique piece of information used as a means to identify you to Google.
VPN is short for Virtual Private Network. It is software that encrypts your data to hide what you are doing and your location from others.
Wi-Fi A means of connecting to the internet over the air. Also known as wireless.