Vocabulary computer age

Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking – Topic: Technology
IELTS Speaking Topics
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Vocabulary
computer age: the period in modern history characterized by rapid technology development and widespread computer use.
| Living in a computer age has many benefits.


computer buff: a user who is good at working with a computer.
| Mike is a computer buff. He got an A+ on his programming exam.


computer fatigue: a syndrome of tiredness resulting from long computer usage.
| About 60% of IT specialists are affected by computer fatigue.


cutting-edge: something innovational and leading.
| Cutting-edge technology.


desktop PC: a personal computer that remains on a desk.
| I have an old desktop PC that I use for surfing the net when I’m home.


digital editing: a process of changing digital materials like audio or video files.
| Being good at digital editing is essential in our time.


download (podcasts): to save a copy of a file from the internet to your own device.
| Yesterday I downloaded a few films that I plan to watch during the weekends.


essential: something you can’t imagine your life without.
| Internet is an essential piece of technology for many people.


gadget: an advanced piece of technology, like smartphone.
| Nowadays almost everybody owns a gadget.


geek: someone who is obsessed with technology, especially computers.
| My friend is a real geek. He owns a bunch of computers and other gadgets.
hold the line: wait a minute.
| She told me to hold the line, because she had to open the door.


large screen: a big-sized monitor.
| A few days ago I decided to renew my computer, so I bought a large screen for it.