Explaining Everyday Technology Problems

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Explaining Everyday Technology Problems

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1. Devices, connections and accounts (20 entries)
  1. device
  2. USB port
  3. memory stick
  4. router
  5. mobile data
  6. signal
  7. mobile signal
  8. storage space
  9. AI
  10. travel adaptor
  11. disk
  12. function
  13. plug socket
  14. password
  15. switch
  16. navigation system
  17. plug
  18. subscriber
  19. tablet
  20. webcam
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2. Software actions (20 entries)
  1. take a screenshot
  2. upload
  3. attach a file
  4. settings
  5. drag
  6. scroll
  7. rename
  8. refresh
  9. uninstall
  10. file
  11. paste
  12. type
  13. swipe
  14. delete
  15. press
  16. program
  17. software
  18. software update
  19. select
  20. translation software
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3. Common faults (20 entries)
  1. crash
  2. error message
  3. broken link
  4. loose connection
  5. low on storage
  6. freeze
  7. failed payment
  8. out of date
  9. locked out
  10. connection lost
  11. background noise
  12. paper jam
  13. technical
  14. technical fault
  15. poor reception
  16. frozen screen
  17. weak connection
  18. page not found
  19. missing file
  20. unable
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4. Describing symptoms (20 entries)
  1. every so often
  2. all of a sudden
  3. drop out
  4. get an alert
  5. cut in and out
  6. keep restarting
  7. stuck on
  8. pop up
  9. used to work
  10. take ages to load
  11. cut out
  12. since the update
  13. symptom
  14. turn off notifications
  15. itchy
  16. full inbox
  17. on and off
  18. screen goes blank
  19. swollen
  20. log-in screen
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5. Fixes and workarounds (20 entries)
  1. work offline
  2. charge
  3. report a fault
  4. free up space
  5. switch networks
  6. replace the battery
  7. unplug
  8. back up
  9. undo
  10. check for updates
  11. reset a password
  12. switch to another browser
  13. fix a fault
  14. switch over
  15. new technology
  16. schedule a break
  17. solve a practical problem
  18. improvement
  19. give a concrete example
  20. reset your password
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