laptop(noun)
— A portable computer. I use my laptop for work.
desktop(noun)
— A stationary computer. I have a desktop at home.
tablet(noun)
— A thin, portable device. She reads books on her tablet.
smartphone(noun)
— A phone with internet. I take photos with my smartphone.
screen(noun)
— The display of a device. The screen is very bright.
sign in(phrasal verb)
— To access your account. You need to sign in to your account.
sign out(phrasal verb)
— To end your account access. Make sure you sign out.
go online(verb phrase)
— To use the internet. I like to go online in the evening.
download(verb)
— To transfer data to your device. I want to download this song.
share(verb)
— To send something to others. Can you share this file?
plug in(phrasal verb)
— To connect to the power. Please plug in your laptop.
unplug(verb)
— To disconnect from the power. Don't forget to unplug the charger.
charge(verb)
— To add electricity to a device. I need to charge my phone.
switch on(phrasal verb)
— To start a device. Can you switch on the light?
switch off(phrasal verb)
— To stop a device. Please switch off your mobile.
Reading
Natalia Duda is a financial analyst at Volta Drive in Gliwice. Every morning at eight, she switches on her desktop and signs in to the company system. Then she downloads the sales reports and checks every number twice.
Today, Priya Raman from IT comes to her desk. Priya usually carries a laptop, but today she has a tablet. She wants to show Natalia the new ERP system, which will be ready in eight weeks. The battery is almost dead, so Priya plugs in the charger to charge it. ‘Look at the screen,’ she says. ‘Here you can see all the stock in the factory.’ Natalia looks at one number. ‘Let me double-check that first,’ she says. She opens her own report. The number is different! Priya laughs. ‘Good, that is why we are testing it now.’ She takes a photo of the screen with her smartphone and shares it with her team. ‘So, to confirm: you will send me your report, and my team will check the system.’
At five o’clock, Natalia sends Priya her report, signs out and switches off her computer. Priya unplugs her tablet. Tomorrow, Natalia will go online, open the test system and check the number again.