Talking about Computer: English Vocabulary List

a type of image file that uses lossless compression to reduce file size without compromising image quality

"The comment section was full of funny GIFs."

"She sent an animated GIF to make her friend laugh."

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

"Please save the file onto this USB flash drive."

"A USB-C connector is a modern standard for charging devices."

a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

"The DVD is scratched and won't play."

"The DVD collection gathered dust on the shelf as streaming services became more popular over time."

an area on a computer where the icons of programs are displayed

"The desktop has many icons."

"He organized his computer desktop by grouping related program icons into folders for easier access."

a camera connected to a computer that is used for recording or broadcasting videos of the user

"My webcam is broken."

"The webcam on my laptop stopped working, so I had to buy a new one for online meetings."

a picture that appears on the computer screen after a few minutes of inactivity

"My screen saver is pretty."

"I set a beautiful screen saver on my computer that shows photos of my family every few minutes."

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

"Install new software now."

"The company decided to update all its software to improve productivity and security across every department."

the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system

"This hardware is old."

"After the technician examined the hardware, he concluded that the motherboard had been damaged beyond repair."

(in electronic devices such as computers, etc.) the main printed circuit board that makes it possible for all the parts of a computer to communicate

"The central chip connects directly to the motherboard."

"The motherboard is the main printed circuit board inside every computer."

the act of entering or starting to use a computer system or an online account

"I forgot my login details."

"Your successful login to the secure system indicates you have gained access to the restricted files."

to remove a software program from a device or system

"Uninstall the program from your computer."

"You should uninstall any programs that you no longer use to free up valuable storage space on your computer's hard drive."

to turn a system off and on again

"Reset the device to factory settings."

"If your phone freezes you may need to reset it by holding down the power button for ten seconds until it restarts."

the act of turning off a computer or device

"Perform a shutdown now."

"The planned shutdown of the server will allow for essential system maintenance and updates."

to alter or manipulate an image using Adobe Photoshop or a similar digital editing software

"She will photoshop the image to remove blemishes."

"The photographer used a special program to photoshop the model's skin and remove all of her freckles for the magazine cover."