TECHNOLOGY VOCABULARY

5. the application of scientific discoveries for practical purposes, especially in industry.
6. suppressing or stopping certain information being available to the public.
8. an image, video or piece of information that becomes very popular very quickly on the internet.
9. the programmes and other operating information used by a computer and related devices.
12. important development or discovery.
15. a person who fears or dislikes new technology especially computers, and does not want to use it.
18. to develop towards an improved or more advanced state.
20. a person who is enthusiastic about new technology.

1. a very small piece of silicon with electronic circuits on it that can hold large quantities of information or perform mathematical and logical operations.
2. out of date; old-fashioned.
3. the effect of something.
4. portable computer.
7. a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, often ingenious, novel or fun as well as being useful.
10. a book published in digital form and read on a computer or other dedicated electronic device.
11. – a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment. It is usually quite small.
13. a person who illegally gains access to a computer system to steal information or tamper with the system.
14. typically a piece of electrical equipment, such as a kettle or toaster, that uses less advanced technology.
16. the measures taken to protect against the criminal or unauthorised access of electronic data.
17. the process of developing something.
19. using or involving advanced technology.