computers

encode

to represent complicated information in a simple or short way

decipher

to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way

cache

a part or a computer’s memory that stores copies of data that is often needed while a program is running

hotspot

an area that has an available wireless signal for internet access

palmtop

a type of computer that is small enough to hold with one hand

peripheral

usedto describe a piece of equipment such as printer that canbe connected to a computer

resolution

used for talking about how clearly a computer or television screen shows images

obsolescent

becoming obsolete

router

a piece of electronic equipment that connects computer netwprks to each other

gadget

a small machine or piece of electronic equipment that has a particular purpose

digitization

th process of changing data into a digital form that can be easily read and processed by a computer

uncramble

to discover the meaning or information give in a secret or complicated

crash

if a computer or system crashes it suddenly stops operating

drudgery

hard boring work

state of the art

very modern and usng the most recent ideas and methods

mouse mat

the special flat piece of material on which you move the mouse of a computer

computer literate

able to use computers effectively

screenager

a person in their teens or twenties who has an aptitude for computers and the internet

cybersickness

a form of motion sickness associated with virtual reality environmentske

keypal

a person with whom one becomes friendly by exchanging emails

floppy disk

a small soft piece of plastic that is protected by a hard cover and is used to store computer information

techie

someone who knows a lot about computer or other electronic equipment

technophile

a person who is interested in modern technology and enjoys using it

technophobe

someone who dislikes new technology especially computer and is not able to use it with confidence

the cutting edge of sth

the most recent and advanced stage of development in a particular type of work or activity with the newest system equipment

cybercrime

crime or illegal activity that is done using the internet

bandwidth

the amount of information that can be sent between computer over a phone line

domain name

an internet address that belongs to particular company or organization

multimedia

the use of a combination of moving and still pictures sound music and words especially in computer or entertainment

firewall

a computer system that prevents someone from seeing or using information on a computer without permission especially someone using the internet