Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Technology & Messaging
Learn PET vocabulary for technology and messaging, including devices, apps, emails, texts, online communication, digital tools, and everyday technology use.
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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 components of a computer or other electronic 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 musical record or a compact disc containing recorded music
the period used to separate parts of an internet address or 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 or system that provides data, services, or resources to other computers over 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 or a computer) to stop responding to commands, usually temporarily
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 flat paper container used for enclosing and sending a letter, card, or other thin item
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
