Computer vocabulary

an icon

What is a picture on the screen called which represents

to surf

This is a verb which means to spend time visiting

software

Programmes on a computer.

We need these to hear sounds on a computer.

speakers

This is a programme which can prevent your computer from working

This is someone who makes or modifies computer programmes.

a programmer

A connection between documents on the Internet.

a link

A small device which you move across a surface in order

A message or screen that appears without request while surfing on

Direct connection to a piece of software, usually through an icon.

a

To copy or move programmes or information into a computer’s memory.

to

A large amount of information stored in a computer system.

database

The world wide web.

Internet

A machine which puts material in your
computer onto paper.

a printer

A set of keys which you use to type into a

These are the physical and electronic parts of a computer.

hardware

This is usually an arrow on a computer screen which moves

To move up or down a computer page
on the screen.

to

Another word for the computer screen.

a monitor