B1 Level Wordlist - Computer

Here you will learn some English words about computers, such as "error", "program", "software", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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to access [verb]

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

Ex: With the correct permissions , team members can access and edit files stored on the shared network drive .

error [noun]

a situation where a computer program or process stops working or does not work properly

Ex: He fixed the error by debugging the software .

key [noun]

one of many buttons that one presses or taps to operate a computer, telephone, or cell phone

Ex: Keypads on telephones and cell phones feature numeric keys for dialing phone numbers , along with additional keys for functions like call control , messaging , and navigation .

to log off [verb]

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

Ex: I always log off my social media accounts before closing my browser .

program [noun]

a set of coded instructions that control how a computer, cell phone, etc. works

software [noun]

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

Ex: Updating your software regularly can improve your computer 's performance .

operating system [noun]

the most fundamental software that manages a computer, cell phone, etc., hardware and provides a platform for running applications

Ex: She prefers using an operating system with a simple interface .

to install [verb]

to add a piece of software to a computer system

Ex:

hardware [noun]

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

Ex: They installed new hardware to enhance the server 's capabilities .

Wi-Fi [noun]

the technology that allows computers, cell phones, etc. to access the Internet or exchange data wirelessly

Ex: He upgraded his router to ensure a stronger Wi-Fi signal throughout the house .

to quit [verb]

to close a computer program

Ex: After finishing the report , he remembered to quit the word processor .

system [noun]

computer programs and pieces of hardware operating together

click [noun]

the action of pressing a button on a computer mouse

button [noun]

a small area or part of a machine or electronic device, which when pressed starts working

Ex: She pushed the red button to start the machine .

to type [verb]

to write using a physical or digital keyboard

Ex: The secretary typed the meeting minutes on her desktop computer .

window [noun]

an area on a computer screen that looks like a frame displaying the operation of a specific program

Ex:

wireless [adjective]

able to operate without wires

Ex: The wireless mouse is more convenient than the traditional wired one .

to connect [verb]

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

Ex: To print documents wirelessly , you need to connect your printer to the home Wi-Fi network .

connection [noun]

the act of establishing or the state of being linked to something

Ex: The faulty ethernet cable was replaced , restoring the connection to the office network and enabling employees to resume their work .

data [noun]

information that a computer can use or store

Ex: The company 's servers store terabytes of data , ensuring rapid access for their web applications .

folder [noun]

a digital location on a computer used to organize and store files together

Ex: The folder contains several subfolders for easy access .

to delete [verb]

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

Ex: The app allows users to delete messages they no longer need .

to drag [verb]

to move a piece of computer data, such as an image, across a computer or smartphone screen using the mouse or a finger

Ex: When organizing your email inbox , you can drag emails into different folders for better categorization .

to scroll [verb]

to move what is being displayed on a computer or smartphone screen up or down to see different parts of it

Ex: The customer scrolled through product listings on the online store .

to back up [verb]

to make a copy of computer digital data

Ex: Make it a habit to regularly back up your important folders .

desktop [noun]

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

Ex: The desktop background was a picture of a beach .

version [noun]

a different form of something particular when compared with its previous form or forms

Ex: He prefers the original version of the song over the remix .

application [noun]

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

Ex: This application lets you track your fitness goals .

virus [noun]

a harmful program capable of multiplying itself and corrupting files and not allowing a system, like that of a computer, to function properly

Ex: A dangerous virus spread through email attachments .

B1 Level Wordlist
Family and Relationships	The Animal Kingdom	Houses and Buildings	Business and Workplace
Occupations	Music	Meat and Dairy	Fruits and Nuts
Drinks	Human Characteristics	Adverbs and Prepositions	Education
Money and Shopping	Fashion	Sports and Players	Transportation
The Weather	Appearance	Time	The Human Body
Games and Toys	Computer	Health and Sickness	Nature and Regions
City and the Countryside	Religion and Festivals	Special Occasions	War and Peace
Quantities and Containers	Languages and Nationalities	Romance	Feelings and Emotions
People and Stages of Life	Hobbies	The Environment and Energy	Law and Politics
Farming	Home Appliances and Furniture	Media and Journalism	Social Issues
Success and Failure	Art	Literature	Internet and Websites
Fields of Study	Ambition and Achievement	Movie and Theater	Personal Characteristics
Common Adverbs	Essential Adverbs	Travel and Vacation	Essential Verbs
Necessary Verbs	Common Verbs	Essential Adjectives	Necessary Adjectives
Food and Diet	Abstract Concepts