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Common collocations with computer in American Collocation

computer noun countable

US /kəmˈpjutər/

powerful

fast
powerful

You need a fast computer to enjoy this game.

connected to the internet

connected
internet-connected
internet-enabled
wireless

Ensure that internet-connected computers are equipped with anti-virus software.

designed to be used in the home or office

desktop
home
personal

Children with access to a home computer do better at school.

with special features

multimedia
touch-screen

Touch-screen computers enhance the visitor experience.

small and portable

handheld
laptop
netbook
palmtop
portable

Increasingly the division between mobile devices and handheld computers is being blurred.

start a computer

boot up
log onto
reboot
restart
start up
switch on
switch on

At the end of the installation you have to restart your computer.

stop using a computer

log off
shut down
switch off

Always be sure to shut down your computer properly at the end of the day.

use a computer

access
operate
run
use

Children can touch the screen to operate the computer.

For most of the lesson the children were working on the computer.

connect computers

connect
link
network

All students are provided with a networked personal computer.

prepare a computer

configure
program

We supply, install, and configure computers.

infect/protect a computer

infect
protect

This virus could infect your computer and cause it to malfunction.

buy a more modern computer

upgrade

I can’t afford to upgrade my computer.