Technology Vocabulary

#21

Chipset

Example sentences

1. The chipset controls communication between several computer parts.
2. This chipset supports faster memory and more ports.
3. The new chipset offers better performance than the old one.

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#22

Microchip

Example sentences

1. A microchip can contain millions of tiny electronic parts.
2. The factory produces microchips for phones and cars.
3. A damaged microchip can cause the device to fail.

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#23

Transistor

Example sentences

1. A transistor acts like a very small electronic switch.
2. Modern processors contain billions of transistors.
3. The transistor controls the flow of electricity in the circuit.

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#24

Circuit

Example sentences

1. The circuit carries electricity through the device.
2. The engineer tested the circuit before turning on the machine.
3. Water can damage an electronic circuit.

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#25

RAM

Example sentences

1. RAM holds data while programs are running.
2. More RAM allows the computer to handle more tasks at once.
3. The laptop became faster after we added extra RAM.

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#26

ROM

Example sentences

1. ROM stores instructions that usually do not change.
2. The device reads important startup data from ROM.
3. Unlike RAM, ROM keeps its data when the power is off.

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#27

Cache memory

Example sentences

1. Cache memory gives the processor quick access to common data.
2. A larger cache memory can improve performance in some tasks.
3. The CPU checked the cache memory before reading slower storage.

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#28

Storage

Example sentences

1. The phone has enough storage for thousands of photos.
2. We need more storage for the project files.
3. Cloud storage lets me open my documents from different devices.

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#29

Hard disk drive

Example sentences

1. A hard disk drive stores data on spinning disks.
2. The old hard disk drive made a clicking sound.
3. We copied the files before replacing the hard disk drive.

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#30

Solid-state drive

Example sentences

1. A solid-state drive starts the computer faster than an old hard drive.
2. The solid-state drive has no moving parts.
3. She installed a larger solid-state drive in her laptop.

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#31

Flash memory

Example sentences

1. Flash memory keeps data without a constant power supply.
2. Many cameras and phones use flash memory.
3. Flash memory is small, fast, and easy to carry.

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#32

USB flash drive

Example sentences

1. I saved the presentation on a USB flash drive.
2. Do not remove the USB flash drive while files are copying.
3. He keeps a backup on a USB flash drive.

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#33

Memory card

Example sentences

1. The camera stores photos on a memory card.
2. This memory card can hold many hours of video.
3. She removed the memory card and placed it in the computer.

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#34

Optical disc

Example sentences

1. An optical disc uses a laser to read stored data.
2. The old software came on an optical disc.
3. Many new laptops do not have a drive for an optical disc.

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#35

Peripheral

Example sentences

1. A keyboard is a common computer peripheral.
2. The printer is connected as an external peripheral.
3. We added a new peripheral to improve the workstation.

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#36

Keyboard

Example sentences

1. She typed the report on the keyboard.
2. Dust under the keyboard keys can cause problems.
3. This keyboard has a separate number section.

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#37

Mouse

Example sentences

1. Move the mouse to point at the icon.
2. The wireless mouse needs a new battery.
3. He clicked the right button on the mouse.

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#38

Touchpad

Example sentences

1. Use the touchpad to move the pointer on a laptop.
2. The touchpad did not respond to my finger.
3. She turned off the touchpad while using a mouse.

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#39

Touchscreen

Example sentences

1. The touchscreen allows users to control the device with a finger.
2. Please clean the touchscreen with a soft cloth.
3. The child selected the game on the touchscreen.

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#40

Monitor

Example sentences

1. The monitor displays text, pictures, and video.
2. He connected a second monitor to his computer.
3. The new monitor has a larger and brighter screen.

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