27 | Computer Backup

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Computer Backup"

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SEWT Team
October 22, 2025

Backing up your computer is an important way to protect your files, especially in case of a crash, virus, or lost device. As an ESL learner, knowing how to talk about “computer backup” helps you understand tech instructions, follow safety tips, and communicate clearly in school or office settings. Today’s vocabulary will help you manage your digital life with more confidence. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Backup (Noun / Verb): A copy of files saved in a second location; also, the act of saving those copies.

  2. Cloud storage (Noun): A service that saves data online so you can access it from any device.

  3. External hard drive (Noun): A portable device used to store computer files outside of your main system.

  4. Crash (Noun / Verb): When a computer or program suddenly stops working.

  5. Restore (Verb): To bring back saved files or settings from a backup.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Backup

    • I keep a backup of all my important documents.

    • Don’t forget to back up your files before updating your computer.

    • My backup saved me after my hard drive crashed.

  2. Cloud storage

    • I use cloud storage to back up my photos.

    • Google Drive and Dropbox are examples of cloud storage.

    • With cloud storage, I don’t have to carry a USB drive.

  3. External hard drive

    • I back up my laptop to an external hard drive every week.

    • The external hard drive has one terabyte of space.

    • He lost everything because he didn’t use an external hard drive or the cloud.

  4. Crash

    • My computer crashed, and I lost all my data.

    • A virus caused the system to crash.

    • After the crash, I started backing up regularly.

  5. Restore

    • I had to restore my files from the backup after the crash.

    • The tech team helped me restore my old settings.

    • You can restore your data with just a few clicks.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

A few months ago, my computer crashed while I was working on a big project. Luckily, I had saved everything on both cloud storage and an external hard drive, so I didn’t lose a single file. I was able to restore all my documents in just a few minutes. Since then, I’ve made it a habit to back up my computer every Friday. Having a reliable backup system gives me peace of mind, especially when I’m working with important files.