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What does 'TOS' mean? Understanding the internet slang and meme that means 'Terms of Service'

TOS is an acronym that means "Terms of Service." It refers to the rules you have to follow on onlin…

Devon Delfino   


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What does GG mean? How to wish others a good game online

GG is an acronym that means "good game," and is often used as a polite way to end a multiplayer gam…

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What does 'NPC' mean? Understanding non-player characters, an important aspect of any video game

The acronym "NPC" refers to non-player characters, which are video game characters that aren't cont…

Chrissy Montelli   


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What does TLDR mean? Understanding the internet shorthand for lengthy text and its various uses

TLDR stands for "Too Long Didn't Read." It can signal a summary for lengthy text or take the form o…

Dave Johnson   


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'OP' can mean 2 different things online. Here's how to always use the term correctly

The term "OP" can mean two different things online, depending on its context - either "original pos…

Chrissy Montelli   


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What does NSFW mean? Understanding the internet shorthand and its use in professional settings

NSFW is an acronym that means "not safe for work" and often serves as a warning for viewing content…

Emma Witman   


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What is AFK's meaning? The history behind the internet acronym and and how to use it in a chat

AFK means "away from keyboard" in typing shorthand. It's used to alert someone that you're stepping…

Devon Delfino   


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What is a UAP? What the acronym means, why they're different from UFOs, and what a Congressional hearing revealed

Recent testimonies before Congress and meetings with NASA have renewed interest in UAPs and UFOs. H…

Chris Panella   


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Acronyms and jargon make sustainability reporting confusing. Focusing on the important stakeholders within your business can clear up the process.

Acronyms and jargon are common in the world of sustainability metrics and accountability. Insider e…

Julia Hood,Elisa Xu   


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How to sell items on Facebook Marketplace, plus key tips for selling successfully

Facebook Marketplace is a free option to sell your stuff online - unless you sell as a shop.

Devon Delfino   


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What is Python? The popular, scalable programming language, explained

Python is a programming language known for its far-reaching applicability that goes beyond web deve…

Emma Witman   


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What is an ISP? The companies that provide you with access to the internet, explained

Internet service providers, or ISPs, are companies or organizations that provide you with access to…

Devon Delfino   


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What does AMA mean? Understanding the popular phrase that means 'Ask Me Anything'

The acronym "AMA" means "ask me anything," and it's commonly used on social media sites like Reddit.

Chrissy Montelli   


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What does DM mean? Understanding the popular internet shorthand that refers to private messaging

DM is an acronym for a "direct message" sent online. It can refer to private communication on any n…

Emma Witman   


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What is an RTT call? How the text accessibility feature lets you send real-time text messages

RTT, or real-time text, is geared towards deaf users and other callers with disabilities, and allow…

Ennica Jacob   


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Modem vs. router: The differences between the pieces of hardware that connect you to the internet, explained

A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection and then grant access to yo…

Emma Witman   


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A quick guide to HDMI cables, one of the most common ways of connecting our devices

HDMI cables give users a singular streamlined way to transfer audio and video between dozens of dif…

Melanie Weir   


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Smoothies range with 'all cops are bastards' acronym on the bottles are removed from shelves after police unions react with fury, reports say

True Fruits smoothies launched a marketing campaign with the "ACAB" slogan, aimed at back-to-school…

Joshua Zitser   


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Get a load of the very rude acronym for this new Subaru Forester

According to Top Gear Philippines, the bright blue vehicle's interior features red stitching, while…

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31 weird ‘work terms’ only used as acronyms and what they really mean

There’s a RFD because the CTR for your website decreased and a QA test is required by EOD - You are…