what is this?

web searching is a key technology skill

app

Activity Monitor app with the Utilities folder (context matters) on a macOS computer
Noodle around with an app to see what it does while being very visual 👀 and aware of context (e.g. which app is currently active).

Web search

If you are curious about an app you, can search the web for its name and your device’s operating system.

“Activity Monitor macOS”

device

  1. Search a device 🔎 (if possible) for its “about” info ℹ️
  2. Inspect a device for any logos and/or brand names 👀
  3. Search the web

Example

Once you identify what you are using, searching for info on how to use it becomes pretty straightforward.

“How to connect an iPhone with an Apple Watch?”

online service

iCloud macOS

what is this?

quotation

If you have one true friend you have more than your share.

Thomas Fuller