Great Thinkers Unit 9 | Quizlet

desktop

a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table

external hard drive

removable hard drive located outside of the main computer tower

remote control

device used to work a piece of electronic equipment (radio, TV) from a distance

satnav

a navigation system that receives information via satellite

smart speaker

A voice-activated, stand-alone speaker that is managed by an intelligent assistant.

wireless network

Any type of computer network that is not connected by cables of any kind.

bendy

flexible

brittle

easily broken; not flexible (frágil)

chunky

bulky and solid (sólido, macizo)

cutting-edge

extremely modern and advanced

heavy-duty

strong and not easily damaged

high resolution

very clear in appearance

durable

Able to last; strong

lightweight

not heavy

rustproof

treated against rusting

tough

difficult

unbreakable

impossible to break especially under ordinary usage

waterproof

something that doesn't allow water through it

cloud

a computer network where files and programs can be stored, especially the internet

earbud

a very small headphone, worn inside the ear.

firewall

a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.

freeze

When a computer suddenly stops working. The screen will not change even when you use the keyboard or mouse:

net

Abbreviation for internet.

storage

the process of maintaining information in memory over time

stream

to listen to or watch sound or video on a computer, mobile phone, etc. directly from the internet rather than downloading it and saving it first, or to send sound or video in this way

tweet

messages and updates posted by users on Twitter

book mark

A location or selection of text that you name and identify for future reference.

Clickbait

content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page

download

to transfer a file from the Internet or other computer to your own computer

upload

to transfer an image, document, or file, from your computer to a website

drop-down menu

a list of choices on a computer screen that is hidden until you choose to look at it

landline

a cable (= set of wires) that carries phone signals under the ground

operating system

the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.

touch screen

a touch-sensitive display device

update

bring up to date; modernize; renovate

USB port

part of a computer where other pieces of equipment can be connected that uses USB technology

run out of something

to have no more of (something)

pick up

to receive a signal

pop up

to appear or happen, especially suddenly or unexpectedly

back up

make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security cop

run on

If a machine runs on a particular type or supply of power, it uses that power to work

log on

To access a computer or network as a user.

go off

When an electronic device warns people that there is danger or that something is wrong

set up

to establish

zoom in

To magnify the appearance of a worksheet or chart

scroll up

move the computer mouse to see earlier pages

key in

put information into a computer or other electronic machine using keys or a keyboard