There are a lot of tech terms to keep straight these days. Tom Merritt lists the top five tech buzzwords you need to know.

Tech buzzwords: Top 5 to know

Buzzwords: those jargon turns of phrase that fall from everyone's lips. Their frequency of use can make them annoying, but it's the frequency that makes them buzzy. It's good to know what they are and what they really mean. Here are five tech buzzwords you should know.

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These buzz words all have legitimate and useful meanings and I hope we helped you see the gap between those and how they get used when they get all buzzy.

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Tom is an award-winning independent tech podcaster and host of regular tech news and information shows. Tom hosts Sword and Laser, a science fiction and fantasy podcast, and book club with Veronica Belmont. He also hosts Daily Tech News Show, coverin...