Computers (Eng Vocab in Use)

a computer that fits on a desk, used by individuals at

work or at home

• personal computer / PC / desktop computer

• laptop

• tablet

a lightweight portable computer that usually fits in a briefcase

• PC

• laptop

• scanner

a portable personal computer operated by a touch screen

• tablet

• desktop computer

• cursor

a device [piece of equipment] inside a computer that stores large amounts of information

• computer

• chip

• hard disk

a device that allows information to be read from a disk or uses flash-based memory

• disk drive

• desk

• program

a small device that lets you carry computer data anywhere conveniently; you can

then plug it into any machine

• scanner

• micro chip

• memory stick

the memory available on a computer to store and use

information temporarily; can be measured in gigabytes

• RAM

• PDF

• SSD

a very small piece of semiconductor, especially in a computer, that contains extremely

small electronic circuits and devices, and can perform particular operations is

• a plug

• a (micro) chip

• a memory stick

when a number of computers are connected together

so that they can share information

• network

• permanent work

• temporary work

a piece of software designed for a specific purpose. This is often shortened to "app"

• an application

• an icon

• a computer system