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| disk | n. an object used to store digital data |
| facilitate | v. to make easier |
| network | v. to connect; to broadcast // n. an interconnected group or system over a radio or TV; to engage in informal communication |
| popularity | n. the state of being widely admired, sought (looked for), or accepted |
| process | v. to put through a series of actions or prescribed procedure // n. a series of operations or actions to bring about a result |
| replace | v. to put back in a former place or position; to take the place of |
| revolution | n. a sudden or momentous change in a situation; a single complete cycle |
| sharp | adj. abrupt or acute; smart |
| skill | n. a developed ability |
| software | n. the programs for a computer |
| store | v. to keep |
| technically | adv. with specialized skill or knowledge |
| USB flash drive | n. a removable storage device connected to the computer via the USB port of the computer; They are rewritable and have in-built flash memory inside them. |
| to stay abreast of / to keep abreast of | v. to have the most recent information about something (also - to be up to speed on someone/something) (We need to stay abreast of the latest trends in technology.) |
| retrieve | v. to get back, to regain, to recover (I can't retrieve the data stored on this flash drive. I hope I haven't lost the information.) |
| telecommuting | n. employment (working) at home using a computer connected to the network of one's employer (Telecommuting is a popular option now, as we are able to work from home and access the Internet. We have the world at our fingertips with the Internet.) |
| application (app) | n. a program dedicated to a specific task (There are millions of apps available to Smartphone users. Some apps are already installed on the phones and others may be installed or downloaded onto the phones.) |
| memory | n. part of a computer for (temporary) storing of data (I need to increase the memory on my computer. I have too many programs for the memory to handle now.) |
| plug | n. a fitting, commonly with two metal prongs for insertion in a fixed socket, used to connect an appliance to a power supply (At the end of the power cord there is a plug. You need to put the plug into the (electrical) socket. // v. to plug in = to connect (an appliance) to an electrical outlet (Can you plug the computer in? Can you plug in the computer?) |
| button | n. an electrical switch operated by pressing (Press the "on" button to turn the machine on. Don't touch the "reset" button or you will have to set up the machine again.) |
