Computers Flashcards
Vocabulary about computers
Getting started
To turn/ switch on
To start up
To reboot
To re-start
To turn off
To on sleep mode
Computers
I have a laptop
I’ve got a desktop
I have a PC
I have a MAC
I tend to use a tablet or a smartphone
Adj
A hefty/ clunky laptop - big, heavy, old-fashioned
A bulky desktop - takes up a lot of space
A slick tablet - thin, fashionable, nice-looking
A lightweight laptop - not heavy
A nifty laptop - small and fashionable
Activities
Download and Install new software Install the latest updates Download an application Upload a file To back up your computer (copy your data) To make a backup of files
Turn on/off your firewall (to protect you from viruses)
Copy and paste
Cut and paste
Drag and drop
Scroll down/up
I make use of it to
Do some research
Follow the news
Play games
Check my Facebook status
I use it for
It’s really handy for - convennient
It comes in handy for
Watching movies Coding Preparing presentations Surfing the Internet Shopping online
I use it for
Work Work stuff Business Personal use Educational purpose Almost everything
Challenges of using computers
They do exactly what you tell them, not what you want them to do!
They are so fragile and easy to break
The battery can run out too quickly.
They often have compatibility issues, so I cant share Mac Pages with a Windows computer.
Insufficient storage space can be problematic.
There is a threat from malware, viruses and cyberattacks.
Glitches can be problematic.
Idioms about computers
I feel brain dead - I can no longer focus.
I feel sluggish - I feel slow and without energy.
I need to get my brain in gear. - to start focussing and concentrating
I have just had a brainwave. - a great idea
The internet connection is a bit hit and miss today - not very stable
Can you say it layman’s terms? - say it simply please!
Cut out the jargon, please! - don’t use technical words
I like to surf the net - to browse the internet
