Essential Technology Vocabulary and Idioms

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Written on June 9, 2026 in English with a size of 3.48 KB

Wireless network: A network where users can access the internet without using any cables.
To go online: To use the internet.
Wi-Fi hotspots: A public place where you can access the internet.
To surf the web: To look through websites, searching for something you need, or simply for entertainment.
Download (podcasts): To save a copy of a file from the internet to your own device.
To browse websites: To search for websites.
To access websites/email: To visit websites or email.
To navigate a website: To find what you need on a website.
Social media: Media used to interact with other people.
Send an attachment: Send an email with an added file.

Large screen: A big-sized monitor.
Gadget: An advanced piece of technology, like a smartphone.
Desktop PC: A personal computer that remains on a desk.
Operating system: The most important program that runs the computer.
To boot up: To start a computer.
To upgrade: To renew software or a piece of hardware.
Word processing: Writing, editing, and producing words on a computer, using special programs.
To back up files: To make a copy of files in case of a computer problem.
Digital editing: A process of changing digital materials like audio or video files.
To crash: To suddenly stop working.

Computer buff: A user who is good at working with a computer.
Geek: Someone who is obsessed with technology, especially computers.
Silver surfer: An elderly person who uses the internet.
Computer age: The period in modern history characterized by rapid technology development and widespread computer use.
Widespread computer use: That is to say, people use computers very often.
To be stuck behind a computer: To use a computer for a long period of time.
Computer fatigue: A syndrome of tiredness resulting from long computer usage.

Cutting-edge: Something innovational and leading (e.g., cutting-edge technology).
On the cutting edge: At the forefront of progress.
Hold the line: Wait a minute.
Out of steam: Tired, exhausted.
Time-consuming and inefficient: Something that takes too much of your time and isn't rational to do.
Rocket science: A very complicated subject for someone.
Essential: Something you can't imagine your life without.
Well-oiled machine: Something that works perfectly well.
To push someone’s buttons: To do a specific thing to irritate somebody (usually intentionally).
To pull the plug: To end an activity.
Light years ahead: Very far away from.

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