1. The document discusses common computer devices, software, and terms related to using computers and the internet. 2. It explains how to surf the web, download files, use chat rooms and emoticons to convey emotions, and common abbreviations used in email and instant messages. 3. Additionally, it provides an informal phrases like "yup", "pix", and "awesome" that are appropriate for casual correspondence between friends.

1. UNIT 9 LIVING WITH COMPUTERS Created and compiled by: karenglish

2. Computer devices Desktop computer Laptop Printer Pendrive Keyboard Camera Speaker Mouse Scanner CD drive

3. Microphone Headset Joystick Monitor Software

4. SURFING THE NET

6. In the chat room Smiley faces are also known as emoticons , and are a common part of e-mail culture and allow a writer to show an emotion or to explain what he or she means. Some common emoticons are: : - ) a smiley face is used to emphasize a point, make a joke, or laugh at what someone else wrote. : - ( a sad face is used when the writer is unhappy or is responding to what someone else wrote. >: - ( this face is used when the writer is angry