Technology and Internet Vocabulary in English: Words, Examples and Quiz

an electronic machine for writing, storing information and using the internet

I use my computer for work and for watching movies.

a small computer that you can carry and use on your knees

She always takes her laptop to the café.

a mobile phone that can use the internet and run apps

Almost everyone in my class has a smartphone.

a flat computer with a touch screen and no keyboard

My son reads books on his tablet.

the flat glass part of a phone, computer or TV where you see pictures and words

I dropped my phone and broke the screen.

the set of keys with letters and numbers that you press to type

This keyboard is too small for my fingers.

a small device you move with your hand to control the arrow on a computer screen

Move the mouse to the top of the screen.

the cable or small machine that puts power back into a phone or laptop battery

Can I borrow your phone charger?

the part inside a device that stores power so it works without a cable

My battery is almost dead. I need to charge my phone.

a device you wear on or in your ears to listen to music or calls

Please use headphones on the train.

a machine that puts words and pictures from a computer onto paper

The printer is out of paper again.

to start a machine so it works; switch on means the same

Turn on your computer and open the file.

to stop a machine so it does not work; switch off means the same

Please turn off your phones during the exam.

to press a button on a mouse, or touch something on a screen, to choose it

Click the blue button to continue.

to write using a keyboard

Type your name in the box.

to keep your work on a computer so you can use it later

Don't forget to save the document before you close it.

to remove words, a file or a message from a computer or phone

I deleted all my old photos by mistake.

a document, photo or other piece of work stored on a computer

Can you send me the file by email?

a place on a computer where you keep files together

I keep all my school work in one folder.

to make the same text or file again, so you can put it somewhere else

Copy the address and send it to me.

to put copied text or pictures into a new place

Copy the link and paste it into the chat.

to put a new program or app onto a computer or phone so you can use it

I installed a new app for learning English.

to get the newest version of a program or app

My phone is updating, so I can't call you right now.

to turn a computer or phone off and then on again

If the app freezes, try restarting your phone.

the worldwide system that connects computers and phones so they can share information

I found the answer on the internet.

a way to connect to the internet without a cable

What's the Wi-Fi password?

a group of pages on the internet about one company, person or subject

You can buy tickets on the museum's website.

connected to the internet, or happening on the internet

Are you online? I want to send you a link.

not connected to the internet

You can watch the videos offline if you download them first.

to look for information on the internet by typing words

I searched for cheap flights to London.

a word or picture you click to go to another page

I'll send you the link to the video.

the program you use to look at websites

Close your browser and open it again.

to copy a file, song or app from the internet onto your device

I downloaded the song onto my phone.

to send a file or photo from your device to the internet

She uploaded the holiday photos for the whole family to see.

to watch or listen to video or music on the internet without saving it first

We streamed the match on the laptop.

the link between your device and the internet

Sorry, my connection is very slow today.

a program you use on a phone or computer; short for application

There's an app for checking train times.

your personal place on a website or app, with your name and settings

You need an account to save your progress.

a secret word or set of letters and numbers you use to open your account

Never share your password with anyone.

the name you use to log in to a website or app

Enter your username and password.

to type your name and password to start using an account; sign in means the same

I can't log in. I think I forgot my password.

to stop using an account so other people cannot use it

Always log out on a shared computer.

to make a new account or join a service

It only takes a minute to sign up.

a harmful program that can damage a computer or steal information

Don't open that attachment. It might have a virus.

a message you send from one computer or phone to another; also a verb, to send an email

I'll send you an email with the details.

a file you send together with an email

Please see the attachment for the full report.

to send a short written message from a phone

Text me when you get home.

websites and apps where people share photos, videos, news and messages

He spends too much time on social media.

to put a message, photo or video on a website or app for others to see

She posted a photo of her new puppy.

to send something you found online to other people

Can you share that article with me?

a short message you write under a post or video to give your opinion

Thanks for all the nice comments!

a call on the internet where people can see and hear each other

We have a video call with my grandparents every Sunday.