Pc meaning in English
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Definition
a personal computer (PC): a desk-top computer
Attention, do not confuse with the adjective PC which means Politically correct.
Examples
- "My PC contains files that are of a sex - sex - sensitive nature!"
Exercise 1
Let's look at some useful terms from this telephone conversation.
This phrasal verb describes starting a computer session by entering identifying data. "Please by entering your username and password." (2 words)
This term describes a small, easily-transportable peripheral device that allows you to save electronic data. "Keith keeps all his important files on a , which he keeps in his pocket." (2 words)
This noun describes a quicker or shorter way of doing something or going somewhere. It is also a common computer term. "I've created a so that I can open PhotoSlop by double-clicking an icon on my computer desktop."
This phrasal verb describes starting a computer session by entering identifying data. "Please by entering your username and password." (2 words)
This term describes a small, easily-transportable peripheral device that allows you to save electronic data. "Keith keeps all his important files on a , which he keeps in his pocket." (2 words)
This noun describes a quicker or shorter way of doing something or going somewhere. It is also a common computer term. "I've created a so that I can open PhotoSlop by double-clicking an icon on my computer desktop."
Let's look at some useful terms from this telephone conversation.
This phrasal verb describes starting a computer session by entering identifying data. "Please log on 1 by entering your username and password." (2 words)
This term describes a small, easily-transportable peripheral device that allows you to save electronic data. "Keith keeps all his important files on a USB key 2, which he keeps in his pocket." (2 words)
This noun describes a quicker or shorter way of doing something or going somewhere. It is also a common computer term. "I've created a shortcut 3 so that I can open PhotoSlop by double-clicking an icon on my computer desktop."
This phrasal verb describes starting a computer session by entering identifying data. "Please log on 1 by entering your username and password." (2 words)
This term describes a small, easily-transportable peripheral device that allows you to save electronic data. "Keith keeps all his important files on a USB key 2, which he keeps in his pocket." (2 words)
This noun describes a quicker or shorter way of doing something or going somewhere. It is also a common computer term. "I've created a shortcut 3 so that I can open PhotoSlop by double-clicking an icon on my computer desktop."
1 log on: This is the right answer. To "log on" means to enter identifying data (usually username and password) in order to access a multi-user system such as a computer network. Note "log in" is a synonym of "log on" and can be used in exactly the same way. For example: "You have to log in if you want to invite new friends on MyFace.com".
2 USB key: This is correct. A USB (universal serial bus) key is a type of small, lightweight, removable and rewritable storage device that has largely replaced older storage devices such as the floppy disk.
3 shortcut: This is the right choice. A "shortcut" means a shorter or quicker way. In the dialogue, Keith talks about his "keyboard shortcuts" which means allocating "key stroke" combinations to perform tasks that would take longer with a mouse. For example: Ctrl + G might open a window to www.geek.com! "Shortcut" is a common and useful word in more general English. For example: "The journey only took an hour because we found a shortcut".
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks using words from the dialogue!
This term is often used to describe leading or advanced technology. "Japan uses robotics technology. They are the leaders in the industry." (2 words)
This word describes a pair of headphones with a voice transmitter. "People in call centers often wear a so that they can talk on the phone while keeping their hands free." (1 word)
This term is often used to describe leading or advanced technology. "Japan uses robotics technology. They are the leaders in the industry." (2 words)
This word describes a pair of headphones with a voice transmitter. "People in call centers often wear a so that they can talk on the phone while keeping their hands free." (1 word)
Fill in the blanks using words from the dialogue!
This term is often used to describe leading or advanced technology. "Japan uses [not done] cutting edge 1 robotics technology. They are the leaders in the industry." (2 words)
This word describes a pair of headphones with a voice transmitter. "People in call centers often wear a [not done] headset 2 so that they can talk on the phone while keeping their hands free." (1 word)
This term is often used to describe leading or advanced technology. "Japan uses [not done] cutting edge 1 robotics technology. They are the leaders in the industry." (2 words)
This word describes a pair of headphones with a voice transmitter. "People in call centers often wear a [not done] headset 2 so that they can talk on the phone while keeping their hands free." (1 word)
1 cutting edge: This is right. The term "cutting edge" is not only used in electronics but can be used with any movement or field to describe the position of greatest importance or advancement. For example: "People were shocked by his cutting-edge photography" or "Doctor Death uses a cutting-edge surgical technique to save people's lives".
2 headset: A "headset" is a general term for device consisting of one or two earphones with a headband for holding them over the ears and sometimes with a mouthpiece attached. For example: "A neuro-headset has been developed to interpret the interaction of neurons in the brain".
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