safecomputing
nounUK /ˌseɪf kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /ˌseɪf kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Using computers and the internet in a careful way so you stay safe.
Our teacher taught us safecomputing so we know not to share our passwords.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The practice of keeping a computer free from viruses and harmful software.
Good safecomputing means updating your antivirus program often.
3. The habit of protecting personal information when using websites and apps.
Safecomputing reminds us to think before we type our address online.
4. A school subject that teaches children how to behave responsibly on the internet.
In safecomputing class, we learned why strangers online can be risky.