Computer and the Internet Vocabulary

Are you a computer geek? If not, these words and expressions are a real ‘must’ for you to know in the XXI century! How many words related to the world of computers and the Internet do you already know?

BASIC COMPUTER VOCABULARY

cookies – 1) a thin, flat cake that is dry and usually sweet, 2) a piece of information stored on your computer, which contains information about Internet documents you have looked at

Collocations related to computer and the Internet world:

to surf the Internet/Net/Web – to look at information on the Internet by moving from one page to another using electronic links

to download sth from the Internet – to copy computer programs, music or other information electronically using the Internet

to install software – to put a piece of equipment somewhere and make it ready to use

a backup copy – an extra copy of computer information

to reboot a computer – When a computer reboots, it switches off and then starts again immediately, and when you reboot a computer, you make it do this

a mouse pad – sth underneath the mouse to stop it slipping and improve its accuracy

screen resolution – how many pixels across and down the screen

external hard drive/hard disc – additional storage you can connect to your computer

to store data – to save your work

memory card – a device for storing information in computers or digital cameras

graphics card – the part inside a computer that allows it to receive and show pictures and video

touchscreen tablet – a tablet with a screen that works when you touch it

USB flash drive/memory stick/pendrive – a small electronic device designed to store information that can be put into a computer, mobile phone, etc

social networking website – websites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. where people meet and socialise

wireless network – network that does not require wires

to run a program – to start an application

Internet access – to connect to the World Wide Web (www)

WiFi password – a secret word that allows you to access the Internet

to double click – to click twice on sth on the screen

to retrieve data – to get something after first finding it

a corrupt file – if information on a computer is corrupt, it has been damaged or spoiled.