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a new idea, method, or invention

“Technological innovation has changed communication.”

the use of machines to do work automatically

“Automation can improve productivity in factories.”

the state of being free from public attention

“Online privacy is a major concern for users.”

a piece of equipment made for a particular purpose

“Mobile devices make learning more flexible.”

working well without wasting time or energy

“Online booking is faster and more efficient.”

a set of steps a computer follows to solve a problem

“The algorithm recommends videos based on user behavior.”

the part of a system that people use to interact with it

“A clear interface makes the app easier to use.”

protection of computer systems and online data

“Companies invest heavily in cybersecurity.”

programs used by computers

“The old software kept crashing whenever she tried to open large files.”

the physical parts of a computer system

“The technician replaced the hardware that was causing the computer to overheat.”

an organized collection of digital information

“All customer records are stored in a secure database at the office.”

connected computers or people sharing information

“Our office network went down for a couple of hours this morning.”

a digital service where users do activities

“Twitter is a social media platform where people share their thoughts.”

a computer program designed for a purpose

“The weather application shows the forecast for the next seven days.”

a device that detects changes such as light or movement

“A motion sensor turned on the lights when I walked into the room.”

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

“The factory uses a robot to assemble car parts quickly and accurately.”

computer systems that perform tasks needing human-like intelligence

“Many companies now use artificial intelligence to answer customer questions instantly.”

technology that improves by learning from data

“Machine learning helps streaming services recommend videos you might like.”

information used or stored by computers

“The app collects data about how often you check your phone.”

online storage or computing services

“All our photos are automatically backed up to the cloud.”

the process of protecting information with code

“The app uses strong encryption to keep customer passwords safe.”

a secret word or phrase used for access

“I forgot my password and had to reset it again.”

a newer version or improvement

“There's a new update available for your phone's operating system.”

a copy of data kept for safety

“I always keep a backup of my important documents.”

a program used to view websites

“I opened a new tab in my browser to check the weather.”

a system for finding information online

“I used a search engine to find a recipe for chocolate cake.”

a file copied from the internet to a device

“The download took ten minutes because the file was quite large.”

a file sent from a device to the internet

“The upload finished just as she was about to give up waiting.”

to link devices or systems together

“Can you connect the printer to the office network before the meeting?”

to put software onto a device

“You should install the latest antivirus software on your computer.”

to improve something to a newer version

“I need to upgrade my phone because the battery is getting weaker.”

to watch or listen online without storing a full file

“We usually stream movies on Friday nights instead of downloading them.”

to look through information online

“I like to browse the news for a few minutes before breakfast.”

to examine something using technology

“The doctor will scan your chest to check for any problems.”

to keep data for later use

“Cloud services store your photos safely on the internet.”

to handle data using a computer

“The system will process your payment within 24 hours.”

to make a task happen by machine or software

“The company decided to automate its invoice processing.”

to create or introduce new methods or products

“The startup hopes to innovate in the field of renewable energy storage.”

using computer technology

“Most banks now offer digital statements instead of paper ones.”

existing online or by computer rather than physically

“She attended a virtual meeting with colleagues from three different countries.”

easy to carry or move

“This laptop is small and portable, perfect for travel.”

working without cables

“The office switched to a wireless printer so nobody needs a cable anymore.”

protected from danger or unauthorized access

“Make sure your home network is secure before you work from a coffee shop.”

able to work with another system

“Check if your printer is compatible with your new operating system.”

no longer useful because something newer exists

“That old computer model is now obsolete and cannot run modern software.”

highly developed or modern

“The advanced features in this software make video editing much easier.”

easy for people to use

“The app's user-friendly design makes it easy for children to use.”

working without direct human control

“The doors close automatically when the sensor detects someone.”

controlled or accessed from far away

“The security cameras can be operated from a remote location.”

happening immediately

“You can get instant results by searching online.”