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