Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS Academic (Score 5) - Computer

to be able to use the information from a computer system, network, database, etc.

a screen that shows information or images generated by a computer

a type of image file that uses lossless compression to reduce file size without compromising image quality

an error or fault in a computer program, system, etc.

(computing) a small picture on a computer screen, etc. representing a program that when clicked will start running

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

an area on a computer where the icons of programs are displayed

(computing) a temporary storage area for data that has been copied or cut

(computing) a type of computer memory in which information that is often in use can be stored temporarily, a cache can be accessed quickly and is needed while a program is running

a camera connected to a computer that is used for recording or broadcasting videos of the user

a picture that appears on the computer screen after a few minutes of inactivity

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system

(in electronic devices such as computers, etc.) the main printed circuit board that makes it possible for all the parts of a computer to communicate

the act of entering or starting to use a computer system or an online account

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

to add a piece of software to a computer system

to remove a software program from a device or system

to turn a system off and on again

to create a number of copies of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

to put a copy of the desired digital file in a location

the act of turning off a computer or device

(computing) to prepare a storage device, such as a hard drive or USB, for use by deleting all the data on it and setting it up for a specific file system

to alter or manipulate an image using Adobe Photoshop or a similar digital editing software

(computing) to update a display, internet page, etc. and make the most recent information appear

to insert copied or cut content at a specified location

a computer program designed to perform a specific task for a user

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task