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Technology & Internet

Devices, apps, the internet and everyday tech talk.

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computernounneutral
An electronic device used for work, study, and accessing the internet.
My computer is so slow that it takes ten minutes just to start up.
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laptopnounneutral
A portable computer that can be carried around easily.
I always take my laptop with me when I travel for work.
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phonenounneutral
mobile/smartphone
Short for mobile phone or smartphone; the most common everyday device.
I left my phone at home and felt lost all day.
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tabletnounneutral
A flat, touchscreen device larger than a phone, used for reading and browsing.
My daughter watches cartoons on her tablet every evening.
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screennounneutral
The flat surface of a device where images and text appear.
There's a crack in the corner of my phone screen.
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websitenounneutral
A set of connected pages on the internet belonging to one organisation or person.
You can find all the prices on our website.
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emailnounneutral
An electronic message sent over the internet; also the system itself.
I get over a hundred emails a day at work.
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emailverbneutral
To send someone an electronic message.
Just email me the documents when you're ready.
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downloadverbneutral
To copy data from the internet onto your device.
It took ages to download the new update.
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uploadverbneutral
To send data from your device to the internet.
I need to upload these photos to the shared folder.
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passwordnounneutral
A secret word or set of characters used to access an account or device.
I forgot my password and got locked out of my account.
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clickverbneutral
To press a button on a mouse or tap something on a screen.
Just click on the blue button to continue.
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searchverbneutral
To look for information online using a search engine.
I searched for a recipe and found hundreds of them.
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sendverbneutral
To deliver a message, file, or email to someone electronically.
Can you send me that photo when you get a chance?
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shareverbneutral
To make a file or post available to others online.
She shared the article on all her social media.
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connectverbneutral
To join a device to a network, the internet, or another device.
I can't connect to the Wi-Fi in this café.
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softwarenounneutral
The programs and apps that run on a device; uncountable.
The company makes software for hospitals.
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datanounneutral
Information stored or used by a computer; also mobile internet allowance.
I've nearly used up all my mobile data this month.
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batterynounneutral
The part of a device that stores power.
My battery is at five percent, so I'd better charge it.
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chargeverbneutral
To put electrical power into a device's battery.
Don't forget to charge your phone before the trip.
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internetnounneutral
The global network that connects computers and devices worldwide.
The internet has been really slow all morning.
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Wi-Finounneutral
A wireless connection to the internet.
What's the Wi-Fi password here?
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accountnounneutral
A personal profile registered with a website or service.
You need to create an account before you can buy anything.
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log inphrasal verbneutral
To enter your username and password to access an account.
I can't log in because I've forgotten my password.
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updatenounneutral
A new version of software that fixes or improves it.
There's a new update available for your phone.
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installverbneutral
To add software or an app onto a device.
I installed the program but it won't open.
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filenounneutral
A piece of data stored on a computer, such as a document or photo.
I can't open this file on my computer.
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saveverbneutral
To store work or data so it is not lost.
Remember to save your work before you close it.
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screenshotnounneutral
An image showing what is on a device's screen at a moment.
Send me a screenshot of the error message.
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chargernounneutral
The cable or device used to recharge a battery.
Has anyone seen my phone charger?
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mousenounneutral
A small device moved by hand to control the pointer on a screen.
My wireless mouse needs new batteries.
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browsernounneutral
The program used to look at websites.
Try opening the page in a different browser.
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linknounneutral
A clickable connection that takes you to another page or file.
Click on the link below to register.
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messagenounneutral
A short piece of text sent to someone via phone or an app.
I got your message but didn't have time to reply.
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textverbinformal
To send someone a written message by phone.
Just text me when you arrive.
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social medianounneutral
Websites and apps where people share content and connect.
She spends hours on social media every evening.
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postverbneutral
To publish something online for others to see.
She posted a photo of her new puppy.
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back upphrasal verbneutral
To make a copy of data in case the original is lost.
I back all my photos up to the cloud every week.
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turn onphrasal verbneutral
To start a device by switching on its power.
Can you turn the computer on for me?
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turn offphrasal verbneutral
To stop a device by switching off its power.
Please turn off your phone during the film.
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typeverbneutral
To write using a keyboard.
She can type really fast without looking.
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usernamenounneutral
The name you use to identify yourself when logging into an account.
I can't remember which username I used.
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devicenounneutral
A general word for a piece of electronic equipment.
You can use the app on any device.
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the cloudnounneutral
Online storage where files are kept on the internet rather than a device.
All my documents are saved in the cloud.
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chargenounneutral
The amount of power left in a battery.
My phone is down to its last bit of charge.
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crashverbneutral
When a program or device suddenly stops working.
The whole system crashed just before I saved my work.
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browseverbneutral
To look at different websites without a particular goal.
I was just browsing the internet to kill time.
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scrollverbneutral
To move text or images up, down, or sideways on a screen.
Just scroll down to find the price list.
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settingsnounneutral
The part of a device or app where you change how it works.
You can change the language in the settings.
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notificationnounneutral
An automatic message or alert from an app or device.
I get too many notifications from that app.
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smartphonenounneutral
A mobile phone that can connect to the internet and run apps.
Almost everyone in the office has a smartphone.
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wirelessadjectiveneutral
Working without cables or wires.
I bought some wireless headphones for the gym.
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sign upphrasal verbneutral
To register for a service or create a new account.
I signed up for the newsletter last week.
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appnounneutral
A program on a phone or computer for a specific purpose; originally informal shorthand for 'application'.
There's an app for ordering taxis in this city.
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networknounneutral
A group of connected computers or devices; also a mobile/Wi-Fi signal.
There's no mobile network up here in the mountains.
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onlineadjective/adverbneutral
Connected to or available on the internet.
I do most of my shopping online these days.
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deleteverbneutral
To remove a file, message, or data permanently.
I accidentally deleted all my holiday photos.
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keyboardnounneutral
The set of keys used to type on a computer or device.
Some keys on my keyboard have stopped working.
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virusnounneutral
A harmful program that can damage a computer or steal data.
My laptop got a virus from a suspicious website.
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memorynounneutral
The space in a device for storing data.
My phone is running out of memory.
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mobilenounneutralBritish English
phone (British English; American: cell phone)
British English word for a mobile/cellular telephone.
I left my mobile at home, so I couldn't call you.
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cell phonenounneutralAmerican English
American English word for a mobile/cellular telephone.
My cell phone battery died during the meeting.

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From the apps on your phone to the sites you open every day, technology shapes how we talk. This pack teaches the vocabulary of devices, the internet, and the everyday actions of digital life, like searching, sharing, downloading, and connecting. Designed for intermediate learners, it turns the screens you already know into a natural way to grow your English.