The term “geeky” is actually a bit of a misnomer.
misnomer
noun
mis·no·mer ˌmis-ˈnō-mər
Synonyms of misnomer
1
: a use of a wrong or inappropriate name
Nowadays it is a misnomer to call a farmer a peasant.
b
: a wrong name or inappropriate designation
The name "Greenland" is a misnomer, since much of the island is covered by a massive ice sheet.
In a nutshell…
If you want good help, you need to know how to ask.
For example: “Which cloud services can I use with my macOS computer?”
Recommendation
Record any techie terms that you come across during your technology-related travels (e.g. “port” and “memory”) into your technology notebook.
Rule of Thumb
If you have any questions about any technology-related terms (e.g. “data usage”), ask a good egg then record the answer.
