Activate Advanced. Unit 4. Technology Vocabulary. Flashcards
A small, portable, personal computer
Laptop (n.) - Ordenador portátil
A small piece of electronic equipment with a specific purpose
Device (n.) - Dispositivo
(of a computer) to fail suddenly
Crash (v.) (n.) -
The device used to input text into a computer or phone
Keyboard (n.) - Teclado
A movable indicator on a computer screen
Cursor (n.)
An enthusiast or expert, especially in a technological field
Geek (n.) - Especialista
A program used to find information on the internet
Search engine (n.) - Motor de búsqueda
An identification used by a person to access a computer, site or account
Username (n.)
To be connected to an electricity source; to be well-informed (informal)
Plugged-in (adj.)
A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data
Hacker (n.)
The screen and circuitry of a computer or TV
Monitor (v.) (n.)
To transfer information from the internet to a device
Download (v.) (n.)
An online provider of entertainment such as movies and TV shows
Streaming service (n.)
A public place where a wireless signal is available, giving access to the internet
Hotspot (n.)
Fast and instant access to files on a computer
Shortcut (n.) - Atajo
No longer used; old-fashioned
Obsolete (adj.) - Obsoleto
A computer suitable for use in a fixed place, such as on a desk
Desktop (n.)
A small device used to control another device from a distance
Remote control (n.)
Highly advanced; innovative or pioneering
Cutting-edge (adj.) - tecnología punta, vanguardia
Easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with
User-friendly (adj.)
(of a machine) operating smoothly
Well-oiled (adj.) - Bien engrasado
The maximum amount of data transmitted over the internet in a fixed period
Bandwidth (n.) - Ancho de banda
Incorporating the latest developments and trends
Up-to-date (adj.) - Actualizado
(of a computer) high in specifications, such as advanced hardware
High-spec (adj.) - Alto rendimiento
to save a website for later use
Bookmark (v.) (n.) - Marcador
