Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Technology & Messaging

a field of science that deals with the use or study of electronic devices and processes in which data is stored, created, modified, etc.

to join a device such as a computer or cell phone to a computer network or the Internet

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

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

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

(computing) a flat round object used to store data on

the main opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

to add a piece of software to a computer system

an individual who maintains and regularly adds new content to a blog

a record for playing music; a compact disk or CD

a small round mark used to separate parts of a website name or an email address

a small electronic device or software used to do mathematical operations

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

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

a piece of material designed to enhance the operation of a computer mouse by providing a smooth surface for better tracking and control

a key on a keyboard, used to confirm commands, input data, or move to the next line

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

a computer that gives other computers access to files and information in a network

information that a computer can use or store

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

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

to make something stop working

to stop supplying electricity to an electronic device or system, causing it to become non-operational

to supply an electronic device or system with electricity so it becomes operational

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

to connect something to an electrical port

(of software) to stop working properly and no longer respond to actions

to enter a username and password in order to gain access to a website, computer, etc.

to purchase a product or service, often by registering

to respond or react to a post, comment, or message, typically by providing a direct response or engaging in a conversation related to the original content

a thin, paper cover in which we put and send a letter

to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful

to make a phone call to someone

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed