What does the cryptic crossword clue "Problem with computers etc? Face criticism (5,2)" mean?

The definition is "Face criticism". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CATCH (synonym="a problem/a hitch") + IT (synonym="abbrev. for “information technology”, synonymous with computers, etc.") = CATCHIT The answer is CATCHIT.

Problem with computers etc? Face criticism (5,2)

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