UNIT 4. TECHNOLOGY Flashcards
A small, portable, personal computer.
Laptop
A small piece of electronic equipment with a specific purpose
Device
(of a computer) to fail suddenly
Crash
the device used to input text into a computer or phone
Keyboard
a movable indicator on a computer screen
Cursor
an enthusiast or expert, especially in a technological field
Geek
a program used to find information on the internet
Search engine
an identification used by a person to access a computer, site or account
Username
to be connected to an electricity source; to be well-informed
Plugged-in
the screen and circuitry of a computer or TV
Monitor
a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data
Hacker
to transfer information from the internet to a device
Download
an online provider of entertainment such as movies and TV shows
Streaming service
a public place where a wireless signal is available, giving access to the internet.
Hotspot
fast and instant access to files on a computer
Shortcut
no longer used, old-fashioned
Obsolete
a computer suitable for use in a fixed place, such as on a desk
Desktop
a small device used to control another device from a distance
Remote control
highly advanced; innovative or pioneering
Cutting-edge
easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with
User-friendly
(of a machine) operating smoothly
Well-oiled
the maximum amount of data transmitted over the internet in a fixed period.
Bandwidth
incorporating the latest developments and trends
Up-to-date
(of a computer) high in specifications, such as advanced hardware
High-spec
to save a website for later use
Bookmark
to start a computer
to boot up
To make a copy of files in case of a computer problem
To back up files
To look at websited
To browse websites
to move text or images from one place in a document to another place
To cut and paste
send an email with an accompanying file
send an attachment
to look at a series of websites one after the other
to surf the web
a person who fears or dislikes new technology, especially computers, and does not want to use it.
technophobe
the measures taken to protect against the criminal or unauthorised access of electronic data.
cybersecurity
