JARGON BUSTER!

TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION

A way of logging into a service which requires two parts — usually a password, plus another single use code. The idea is that, even if someone does find out your password, they won’t be getting in without a fresh code.

FRIEND REQUEST

The way Facebook users connect with people they know — or people that they want to know.

TIMELINE

All your Facebook posts are arranged in chronological order — at least in theory. However, that is not always the case, as the site will pick and choose what it has deduced to be the most interesting for you.