IELTS Speaking - Technology (Vocabulary)

to access websites/email - to locate
to back up files - to make a copy of files in case of a computer problem
to bookmark a webpage - to mark a webpage for future reference
to browse websites/to surf the web - to look at websites
to crash - to suddenly stop working
word processing - producing written texts on a computer
to cut and paste - to move text/images from one place in a document to another
a desktop - a computer that isn't portable
to download - to save a copy of a file from the internet on your own device
to enter a web address - to type the address of a website into the address bar of your browser
a gadget - a technological device e.g. mobile phone, camera
to go online - to start using the Internet
an operating system - the software that tells the computer how to work
to send an attachment - send an email with an accompanying file
social media - media used to interact with other people e.g. Facebook, Twitter
to upgrade - to obtain a more powerful/feature-rich computer or software
video conferencing - to see and hear people from different locations using the Internet
wireless hotspot - a public place where you can access the Internet
wireless network - a network where users can access the Internet without the use of fixed cables