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encode

to represent complicated information in a simple or short way

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decipher

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

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cache

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

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hotspot

an area that has an available wireless signal for internet access

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palmtop

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

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peripheral

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

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resolution

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

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obsolescent

becoming obsolete

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router

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

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gadget

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

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digitization

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

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uncramble

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

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crash

if a computer or system crashes it suddenly stops operating

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drudgery

hard boring work

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state of the art

very modern and usng the most recent ideas and methods

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mouse mat

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

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computer literate

able to use computers effectively

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screenager

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

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cybersickness

a form of motion sickness associated with virtual reality environmentske

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keypal

a person with whom one becomes friendly by exchanging emails

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floppy disk

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

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techie

someone who knows a lot about computer or other electronic equipment

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technophile

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

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technophobe

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

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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

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cybercrime

crime or illegal activity that is done using the internet

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bandwidth

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

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domain name

an internet address that belongs to particular company or organization

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multimedia

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

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firewall

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

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