Technology: Managing your devices – B2 English Vocabulary

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    Technology: Managing your devices

    In this Pre-advanced Vocabulary Lesson on Technology, you will learn useful verbs and phrases for managing digital devices and solving common tech problems. Review the explanation to get comfortable with the vocabulary before moving on to the exercises.

    Exercise 1

    Choose the correct option for each gap.
    1 The technician tried to _____ the problem and find out what was wrong.
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    2 To get the latest versions of these apps, you'll need to _____ your system.
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    3 Deleting some of these files will help _____.
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    4 I suggest you _____ these files; it will free up a lot of space.
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    5 It looks like you've _____, so you'll need to free up some space.
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    6 If your computer's starting to _____, I suggest you turn it off.
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    7 My laptop was getting old, so I decided to _____ to a more recent model.
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    8 The app _____, and I couldn't tap anything on the screen..
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    9 Tried to _____ your laptop by turning it off and on again.
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    10 If you don't _____, you could lose all your important files.
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    Exercises: 1 2 3 4

  • Technology: Managing your devices

    In this Pre-advanced Vocabulary Lesson about Technology, you will learn useful verbs and phrases for managing digital devices and solving common tech problems. The pictures, descriptions, and examples below will help you understand and remember the terms.

    Technology vocabulary chart with 16 terms about managing devices, including clear cache, back up data, reboot, troubleshoot, and update.

    1 When you clear the cache, you delete temporary data to improve performance.

    • If your phone is slow, try clearing the cache.

    2 When you free up space, you remove unnecessary files to create more storage.

    • Deleting old photos can help with freeing up space on your device.

    3 When you back up data, you save copies of your files to prevent loss.

    • It’s important to back up your data before resetting your computer.

    4 When you sync devices, you connect them so they share the same data.

    • If you sync your devices, you can access your emails on all of them.

    5 When you compress files, you make them smaller to save space or send them more easily.

    • You should compress your files before emailing them.

    6 When you upload to the cloud, you save files online instead of on a device.

    • She uploaded her documents to the cloud for easy access.

    7 When you reboot a device, you restart it to fix problems or apply updates.

    • If your computer freezes, try rebooting it.

    8 When you run out of storage, your device has no more space left.

    • I need to delete some apps because I ran out of storage.

    9 When a device or program freezes, it stops responding and cannot be used until it is restarted or fixed.

    • My laptop froze while I was working, so I had to restart it.

    10 When you enable notifications, you allow alerts from apps or services.

    • You should enable notifications to stay informed about important messages.

    11 When you disable notifications, you stop receiving alerts from apps.

    • He disabled notifications to avoid distractions.

    12 When a device overheats, it gets too hot and may stop working properly.

    • My phone overheated because I was using it in the sun.

    13 When you restore or reset a device to factory settings, you delete everything and return it to its original state.

    • Restoring your phone to factory settings will delete all data.

    14 When you troubleshoot a problem, you try to find and fix the issue.

    • The technician troubleshot the internet connection issue.

    15 When you update software, you install a newer version with improvements.

    • You should update your apps to get the latest features.

    16 When you upgrade a device or software, you replace it or improve it by adding better components or features.

    • He decided to upgrade his laptop his laptop by adding more RAM and storage.
    Flashcards

    After completing the exercises in this lesson on Technology, you can use the unit’s Vocabulary Flashcards to revise and help you memorize the terms.

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