Technology Vocabulary

#41

Resolution

Example sentences

1. A higher resolution makes images look clearer.
2. The video is available in several levels of resolution.
3. I changed the screen resolution to make the text larger.

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#42

Pixel

Example sentences

1. A digital image is made of many small pixels.
2. One dead pixel appeared near the corner of the screen.
3. Each pixel can show a different color.

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#43

Refresh rate

Example sentences

1. A high refresh rate can make movement look smoother.
2. Gamers often prefer a monitor with a fast refresh rate.
3. I changed the refresh rate in the display settings.

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#44

Printer

Example sentences

1. The printer produced twenty copies of the report.
2. We need more ink for the office printer.
3. Her printer can print on both sides of the paper.

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#45

Scanner

Example sentences

1. The scanner turned the paper document into a digital file.
2. Place the photograph face down on the scanner.
3. The airport scanner checked the bag.

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#46

Webcam

Example sentences

1. Turn on the webcam before joining the video meeting.
2. The laptop has a small webcam above the screen.
3. She covered the webcam when she was not using it.

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#47

Microphone

Example sentences

1. Speak clearly into the microphone.
2. The microphone did not record his voice well.
3. She bought a small microphone for online lessons.

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#48

Speaker

Example sentences

1. The speaker played music from the computer.
2. Please lower the speaker volume.
3. This phone has a speaker on its bottom edge.

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#49

Port

Example sentences

1. Connect the cable to the correct port.
2. The laptop has a port for an external monitor.
3. Dust inside the port can stop the cable from working.

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#50

Power supply unit

Example sentences

1. The power supply unit provides electricity to the computer parts.
2. A weak power supply unit may cause sudden shutdowns.
3. The technician replaced the broken power supply unit.

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#51

Operating system

Example sentences

1. An operating system manages the computer's hardware and software.
2. The new operating system has a simpler design.
3. You must restart the device after installing the operating system.

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#52

Windows

Example sentences

1. Windows is used on many office computers.
2. She opened the settings menu in Windows.
3. This program works on recent versions of Windows.

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#53

macOS

Example sentences

1. macOS runs on Apple Mac computers.
2. He updated macOS before installing the application.
3. The design looks slightly different in macOS.

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#54

Linux

Example sentences

1. Linux is a popular open-source operating system.
2. Many web servers run Linux.
3. She installed Linux on an old laptop to learn more about computers.

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#55

Android

Example sentences

1. Android is used on phones from many different companies.
2. He downloaded the app from the Android store.
3. The new Android update improved battery life.

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#56

iOS

Example sentences

1. iOS is the operating system used on the iPhone.
2. She updated iOS to get the latest security fixes.
3. This feature is available in the newest version of iOS.

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#57

Kernel

Example sentences

1. The kernel controls basic communication between software and hardware.
2. A problem in the kernel can stop the whole system.
3. The developer studied how the Linux kernel manages memory.

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#58

Boot

Example sentences

1. Press the power button to boot the computer.
2. The computer took a long time to boot this morning.
3. A boot problem prevented the operating system from starting.

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#59

Reboot

Example sentences

1. Please reboot the router after changing its settings.
2. A reboot solved the temporary software problem.
3. The computer will reboot when the update is complete.

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#60

Firmware

Example sentences

1. Firmware controls the basic functions of a device.
2. The company released new firmware for the camera.
3. Do not turn off the device during the firmware update.

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