Technology & Internet

20 words

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   back up dataverb phrase/ˌbæk ˈʌp ˈdeɪtə/

   Make a copy of files so they remain safe if the originals are lost or damaged.

   “I always back up my data before installing a new update.”

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   privacy settingsnoun phrase/ˈprɪvəsi ˈsɛtɪŋz/

   Options that control who can see your personal information on a website or app.

   “I changed my privacy settings so only friends can see my profile.”

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   cloud storagenoun phrase/ˈklaʊd ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

   Online space for storing files so you can access them from different devices.

   “I keep important documents in cloud storage so I can access them from my phone.”

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   video callnoun phrase/ˈvɪd.i.əʊ kɔːl/

   A phone call with video so participants can see each other online.

   “We had a video call with Grandma on Sunday.”

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   run out of batterycollocation/rʌn aʊt əv ˈbætəri/

   to have a device's battery become empty so it stops working

   “My phone ran out of battery on the way to the interview.”

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   battery lifenoun phrase/ˈbætəri laɪf/

   How long a device's battery can power it before it needs recharging.

   “This phone has excellent battery life and lasts two days on a charge.”

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   charge your phoneverb phrase/tʃɑːdʒ jɔː ˈfəʊn/

   Plug your phone in to supply it with power so the battery increases.

   “I need to charge my phone before we leave.”

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   high-speed internetcollocation/ˌhaɪˈspiːd ˈɪntəˌnɛt/

   an internet connection that provides fast data transfer, suitable for video streaming and quick downloads

   “Rural communities often lack access to high-speed internet.”

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   turn on notificationsverb phrase/tɜːn ɒn ˌnəʊ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/

   to allow an app or service to send alerts to your device

   “I turned on notifications for the news app so I don't miss headlines.”

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    two-factor authenticationcollocation

    a security method requiring two different ways to confirm your identity, such as a password plus a code sent to your phone

    “Banks encourage customers to enable two-factor authentication for extra security.”

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    public Wi‑Fi networkcollocation/ˈpʌblɪk ˈwaɪfaɪ ˈnɛtwɜːk/

    a wireless internet connection that is available for the public to use in places like cafés or airports

    “Many travellers use the public Wi‑Fi network at the airport to check flight updates.”

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    pair via Bluetoothcollocation/peə vɪə ˈbluːtuːθ/

    to connect two devices wirelessly using Bluetooth so they can communicate (for example phone and speaker)

    “I need to pair the phone via Bluetooth with the car stereo before driving.”

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    scroll through your feedcollocation/skrəʊl θruː jɔː feɪd/

    to quickly look through the new posts on a social media timeline

    “On the bus I usually scroll through my feed to see what my friends posted.”

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    clear your browser historyverb phrase

    to delete the record of websites you have visited in your web browser

    “Before returning the laptop, she cleared her browser history.”

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    password managercollocation/ˈpɑːswɜːd ˈmænɪdʒə/

    a software tool that stores and manages many passwords securely so you don't have to remember each one

    “A good password manager creates strong, unique passwords for every website.”

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    sync your contactsverb phrase/sɪŋk jɔː kɒnˈtækts/

    to make sure your contact list is updated and identical across devices or accounts

    “I sync my contacts with the cloud so I don't lose phone numbers.”

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    install antivirus softwareverb phrase

    to put security software onto a device that protects against viruses and malware

    “It's wise to install antivirus software before downloading files from unknown sites.”

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    clear the cachecollocation/klɪə ðə kæʃ/

    to delete temporary stored files (cache) from an app or browser to free space or fix problems

    “If the app crashes a lot, try clearing the cache from settings.”

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    accept terms and conditionsverb phrase

    to agree to the rules or legal terms presented when signing up for a service

    “You cannot create an account until you accept the terms and conditions.”

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    set up a Wi‑Fi hotspotverb phrase/sɛt ʌp ə ˈwaɪ.faɪ ˈhɒt.spɒt/

    to create a wireless internet access point (often by sharing a phone's mobile data)

    “When there's no Wi‑Fi, I set up a hotspot on my phone for my laptop to connect.”