Decodey vs Jargon

Ever come across a word like "cache", "VPN", "algorithm" or "chatbot" and just nodded along without really knowing what it meant? Decodey is for you. One new tech word, every day — explained in plain English that anyone can understand. No background in technology needed. Every word comes with: • A plain-English meaning you'll actually remember • A real-life example showing it in context • A "Did you know?" fact to make it stick • Pronunciation help and what abbreviations stand for FEATURES • A new word every day — 365 in total, a full year of learning • Practice mode: hide the meaning and test yourself first • Browse and search all 365 words by topic or difficulty level • Save your favourites and build a daily learning streak • Works fully offline — no internet needed, your data stays on your device • A gentle daily reminder at whatever time suits you best From the internet and online safety to AI, social media and everyday computing — Decodey turns confusing tech into something friendly, one small word at a time. Perfect for students, professionals, parents, or anyone who wants to feel a little more at home with technology.

Jargon is a fully offline reader for the Jargon File — the hacker culture dictionary that gave the word "hacker" its original meaning, decades before it came to mean "cracker." Compiled by Eric S. Raymond and Guy L. Steele and continued today as a community project, it's the closest thing hacking has to an etymology. Over 2,300 entries, all bundled in the app: * Browse alphabetically with a fast-scroll index * Instant search across terms and definitions, with your recent lookups kept handy * Tap any cross-referenced term to jump straight to it * Share or copy any definition * Favorite entries for quick access later * "Surprise me" with a random entry — or long-press the app icon for one * A Word of the Day widget for the Home Screen and Lock Screen * Find entries straight from Spotlight, or ask Siri to look up a term * On iPad, browse the list and read entries side by side Zero permissions. Zero network access, ever — the dictionary ships inside the app, favorites stay on your device, nothing is ever sent anywhere. No accounts, no ads, no analytics. Dictionary content is CC BY-SA 4.0 from the Jargon File community edition (github.com/agiacalone/jargonfile). App source is GPL-3.0.