Idioms and phrases for Technology
to access websites/email: to locate
to backup files: to make a copy of files in case of a computer problem
to bookmark a webpage: to mark a webpage for further references
to browse websites: to look at websites
a computer buff: an expert computer user
to crash: to suddenly stop working
to out and paste: to move text or images from one place in a document to another place.
a desktop PC: a computer that isn’t portable and remains on a desk
digital editing: to edit digital materials like audio and video files
download(Podcasts): to save a copy of a file from the internet to your own device
to enter a web address: to type the address of a website into the address bar of your web browser
a gadget: a technological tool like a mobile phone or a camera
to go online: to start using the internet
high-spec: Powerful computer with top quality components
Internet Security: Internet safety
Intranet: a network of connected computers within an organization that is not accessible by unauthorized visitors.
to navigate a website: to find your way around a website
operating System: the software that tells the computer how to work
send an attachment: send an email with an accompanying file
Social media: media used to interact with other people such as facebook or twitter
to surf the web: to look at a series of websites one after the other
a techie: Somebody who has an interest in technology
to upgrade: to obtain a more powerful or feature rich computer or piece of software
video conferencing: to see and hear people from different locations using the Internet
wireless hotspot: a public place where you can access the Internet
wireless network: a network where users can access the Internet without the use of fixed cables
word processing: producing written texts on a computer