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  • What device helps computers connect to the internet wirelessly?
    A wireless router
  • My phone can’t join the wireless internet network.
    My phone can’t connect to Wi-Fi
  • What do we call the cable that gives electricity to a device?
    A power lead
  • What do you call the symbol “@”?
    The “at” symbol
  • What protects a phone from damage?
    A protective case
  • What do we use to connect a device to electricity?
    A charger
  • She decided to share new information on social media.
    She decided to post an update.
  • Make a sentence using “connect to Wi-Fi.”
    Possible answer: I can’t connect to Wi-Fi at school.
  • I need to store my homework on the computer before leaving class.
    I need to save a document before leaving class.
  • What device is used for video calls on a computer?
    A webcam
  • What do you do when you connect a laptop to electricity?
    Plug (a laptop) in
  • The computer is slow, so we should improve the operating system.
    The computer is slow, so we should upgrade your system.
  • She likes to watch online videos without downloading them.
    She likes to stream videos.
  • What do you do when you watch video content online?
    Stream a video
  • What do you do when you upload a message or photo online?
    Post an update
  • What do you do when you connect your computer to wireless internet?
    Connect to Wi-Fi
  • He spent two hours looking at websites online last night.
    He spent two hours browsing the internet last night.
  • What verb means “to improve your computer system”?
    Upgrade (your system)
  • What verb means “to make devices work together and share information”?
    Sync devices
  • Make a sentence using “webcam.”
    Possible answer: I use my webcam for online classes.
  • What do you put into a socket to connect electricity?
    A plug
  • Please attach the laptop to electricity because the battery is low.
    Please plug a laptop in because the battery is low.
  • Possible answers: charger, webcam, adaptor
    Possible answers: browse the internet, sync devices
  • What verb means “to keep a document on your computer”?
    Save (a document)
  • What verb means “to look for information online”?
    Browse the internet
  • I need to make my phone and tablet share the same information.
    I need to sync devices.
  • What part of a computer do you insert a USB into?
    A USB port
  • What device lets you hear sound privately from a computer or phone?
    A headset
  • Name 3 technology nouns.
    Possible answers: charger, webcam, adaptor
  • What small device changes one type of connection into another?
    An adaptor