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Wireless  A phone or computer without a wire
                
We have a wireless connection at home. It requires a wireless modem. 
                
Networking  Connection between many computers 
                
Although they said they would have the network going in a flash, it took them two days. 
                
Broadband  Fast internet connection
                
The internet company is installing broadband in the neighbourhood.   That is great news!
                
Telecommunications  Distance communication 
                
Telecommunications was invented in the 20th century.  Before we did everything by horse. 
                
Cell phones   The American name for portable phones (UK usually uses mobile) 
                
I have 2 cell phones.  One for work and one for pleasure.
                
Mobiles  Portable phones 
                
My mobile phone does not work in this sector. 
                
A device  A tool or a gadget
                
As a mechanic there are many devices I need for work.
                
An electronic device  An electronic gadget
                
I like electronic devices like cell phones. 
                
Handheld  A device you hold in you hand for communications and organization
                
I have a handheld.  It includes a cell phone and an email electronic device.  
                
Blackberry  A personal cell phone and email handheld
                
I need my blackberry for work.  
                
GPS  Global Positioning System
                
I have GPS in my car.  It would be a long shot if I got lost. 
                
TV   Television 
                
I just bought a new TV. 
Cordless  Without a wire
                
I have a cordless phone. It is like a wireless but I cannot go far.
                
WiFi    A wireless connection 
                
I use a WiFi connection on my computer. 
                
Remote connections  Connection from a distance
                
I asked my technical support to connect remotely. 
                
Satellite  An outpost  
                
I have a satellite connection.
                
Bluetooth   A form of wireless to connect two devices
                
My phone uses Bluetooth. 
                
Frequency   A physical term for rate of movement
                
What is the frequency of your cell phone. 
                
DSL  Digital Subscriber Line or ADSL.  A fast network connection
                
I have a DSL connection. 
                
Modem  A piece of hardware used for a connection between two computers
                
I have a DSL modem for my internet connection.  
                
Plus  Addition
                
Two plus two is four. 
                
Minus  Less
                
Five minus two is three.
Technique builders Numbers  (Remember plus + / minus - / one third / two thirds / one quarter ) 
               
2.2   6.95   9.899   23.6   ±58.87  -69.755   +123.6   599.89   899.976   1,256.4   9,899.246   6,369.568   2,877.587 
               
½    ⅓     ⅔     ¼      ⅛     ⅜    ⅝     ⅞