Digital Interactions

Enter one's PIN

To type in one's Personal Identification Number, a secret numeric code used to verify identity.

Swipe a card

To pass a credit, debit, or ID card through an electronic reader to make a payment or gain access.

Online banking

The use of the internet to access and manage one's bank account and conduct financial transactions.

Store music

To save digital audio files on a device or in a digital system for later playback.

Download apps

To transfer and install software applications from the internet onto a device.

Wi-Fi hotspot

A physical location where wireless internet access is available, typically in a public place.

Remote access to email

The ability to read and send emails from a location away from one's primary computer, using another device or connection.

Switch channels

To change from one television or radio channel to another.

Flat-screen TV

A television set with a thin, flat display panel, as opposed to older bulky cathode-ray tube models.

Remote control

A handheld device used to operate electronic equipment, such as a television, from a distance.

High-definition TV

A television system that provides significantly higher image resolution and picture quality than standard definition.

Use satnav

To use a satellite navigation system to find directions and navigate to a destination.