Here are some common English terms related to computers and the Internet.
Computer equipment
laptop |
desktop computer (often abbreviated to desktop) |
tablet computer (often abbreviated to tablet) |
PC (abbreviation of personal computer) |
screen |
keyboard |
mouse |
monitor |
printer |
wireless router |
cable |
hard drive |
speakers |
power cable |
to email |
to send an email |
email address |
username |
password |
to reply |
to forward |
new message |
attachment |
Using a computer
to plug in |
to unplug |
to switch on or to turn on |
to switch off or to turn off |
to start up |
to shut down |
to restart |
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The telephone |
Common adjectives
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The Internet
the Internet |
website |
broadband internet or broadband |
ISP (abbreviation of internet service provider) |
firewall |
web hosting |
wireless internet or WiFi |
to download |
to browse the Internet |