tech-head
Gadget-obsessed person
A tech-head is someone deeply interested in or knowledgeable about technology—computers, gadgets, software, electronics.
The term is casual and usually affectionate, though it can imply obsessive focus: Ask Marcus about the new phone—he's a total tech-head.
Similar to techie or geek.
Obsessive enthusiast
- nerdBrainy social misfit
- techieElectronics enthusiast, informally
- hackerUnauthorized system accessor
- programmerOne who writes software
coder · whiz · guru · wizard · enthusiast · hobbyist · aficionado · devotee
Handheld connected computer
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- smartwatchWearable wrist-worn computing device
- earbudsTiny insertable audio devices
drone · keyboard · mechanical keyboard · monitor · router · VR headset · e-reader · gaming rig
Protection of digital systems
- encryptionConverting data into code
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- firewallNetwork access control system
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
phishing · exploit · ransomware · data breach · anonymity · VPN · penetration testing · bug bounty
Machines mimicking human thought
- machine learningAlgorithms that improve from data
- singularityPoint where values explode
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
- quantum computingCalculation using subatomic phenomena
neural networks · robotics · automation · augmented reality · virtual reality · nanotechnology · biotechnology · genetic engineering
Timed team programming event
- subredditTopical online community space
- GitHubWeb-based code hosting service
- product launchDebut of new merchandise
- keynoteCentral theme or speech
beta testing · open source · Linux · jailbreaking · rooting · Easter egg · retro computing · LAN party
geek
Obsessive enthusiast
programmer · coder · whiz · guru · wizard · enthusiast · hobbyist · aficionado · devotee · buff
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- smartwatchWearable wrist-worn computing device
earbuds · drone · keyboard · mechanical keyboard · monitor · router · VR headset · e-reader · gaming rig · home server
cybersecurity
Protection of digital systems
- encryptionConverting data into code
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- firewallNetwork access control system
hacking · phishing · exploit · ransomware · data breach · anonymity · VPN · penetration testing · bug bounty · white hat
artificial intelligence
Machines mimicking human thought
- machine learningAlgorithms that improve from data
- singularityPoint where values explode
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
quantum computing · neural networks · robotics · automation · augmented reality · virtual reality · nanotechnology · biotechnology · genetic engineering · smart home
hackathon
Timed team programming event
- subredditTopical online community space
- GitHubWeb-based code hosting service
- product launchDebut of new merchandise
keynote · beta testing · open source · Linux · jailbreaking · rooting · Easter egg · retro computing · LAN party · side project
tech-headLuddite
One opposing technological progress
technophobe · anti-technology · neo-Luddite · low-tech · old-school
tech-headnature lover
Wilderness enthusiast
outdoorsman · homesteader · traditionalist · bookworm · craftsperson
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