There
aren’t many things I don’t like in life, but computers drive me crazy.
Of
course, everyone says they are a wonderful invention and we have got one at
home for the children.
Both of
them have used a computer since they were young and they hardly ever have any
problems.
But
when I try to send an email or use the internet, it never works properly.
I am
making excuses – I know it is my problem rather than the computer’s.
None of
my friends like computers so maybe it is something to do with our age.
I don’t
think we will ever understand them.
You had better delete that email. You don’t want other
people to read it.
I can not have broadband because I live in the country. My
connection is so slow.
Thank you for your email. You forgot to send the attachment.
Could you try again?
There is some software on the CD ROM. It helps you learn
English.
It is not always legal to download music from the internet.
Can you forward me John’s email? I didn’t get it.
I have forgotten my password again. I can not log on.
I never go to bookshop anymore. I just go online and order
what I want.
Magi is upset. She forgot to make a back up copy and lost
everything.
Click on the link at the bottom of the page if you want to
book a room.
Computer programmes = software
Something that is sent with an email = an attachment
Connected to the internet = on line
A connection between parts of the internet = a link
An extra copy of computer information = a back-up copy
Remove something from a computer’s memory = delete
Press a button on the mouse in order to do something on a
computer = click on
Connect your computer so you can start working = log on
To copy information, music, etcetera from the internet onto
your computer = download
Make something new on the computer = create
A secret word that allows you to use a computer = a password
A fast connection to the internet = broadband
A small picture on a computer screen = an icon
A place to put documents on a computer so you find them
again easily = a folder
You use this to write on a computer = a keyboard
You can hear music from your computer through these = speaker
