Where active programs and data get temporarily stored for quick access. More RAM means better multitasking.

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Reverses the undo to restore a change. Not as common as undo since mistakes are more frequent.

Shuts down and then immediately starts the computer back up. Helps resolve many issues.

A file that can be viewed but not edited. Helps protect important data from changes.

The top-level folder that contains all other folders on a drive. Referred to as C:.

Having multiple copies of data to prevent loss if one drive fails.

Combining multiple drives to improve performance and/or fault tolerance. Several types exist.

Routes data between networks. Most home “routers” are actually routers, switches, and wireless access points in one unit.

Having multiple paths for data to travel. Helps maintain connectivity if one path fails.

Malware that encrypts your files and demands payment for the decryption key. Nasty stuff.

Malware that burrows deep into your system to hide itself. Notoriously hard to detect and remove.

Copying audio or video data from one format to another, like CD tracks to MP3 files.

The number of pixels in an image or video frame. Higher resolutions mean more detail.

How many times per second a screen completely redraws itself. Higher rates mean smoother motion.

Accessing a computer over a network. Can be handy but also opens security holes if not set up right.

Loose connections can cause all sorts of quirks. Power down, unplug everything, blow out the dust, then carefully plug it all back in.

Where active programs and data get temporarily stored for quick access. More RAM means better multitasking.

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Reverses the undo to restore a change. Not as common as undo since mistakes are more frequent.

Shuts down and then immediately starts the computer back up. Helps resolve many issues.

A file that can be viewed but not edited. Helps protect important data from changes.

The top-level folder that contains all other folders on a drive. Referred to as C:.

Having multiple copies of data to prevent loss if one drive fails.

Combining multiple drives to improve performance and/or fault tolerance. Several types exist.

Where active programs and data get temporarily stored for quick access. More RAM means better multitasking.

tags:

Reverses the undo to restore a change. Not as common as undo since mistakes are more frequent.

Shuts down and then immediately starts the computer back up. Helps resolve many issues.

A file that can be viewed but not edited. Helps protect important data from changes.

The top-level folder that contains all other folders on a drive. Referred to as C:.

Having multiple copies of data to prevent loss if one drive fails.

Combining multiple drives to improve performance and/or fault tolerance. Several types exist.

Routes data between networks. Most home “routers” are actually routers, switches, and wireless access points in one unit.

Having multiple paths for data to travel. Helps maintain connectivity if one path fails.

Malware that encrypts your files and demands payment for the decryption key. Nasty stuff.

Malware that burrows deep into your system to hide itself. Notoriously hard to detect and remove.

Copying audio or video data from one format to another, like CD tracks to MP3 files.

The number of pixels in an image or video frame. Higher resolutions mean more detail.

How many times per second a screen completely redraws itself. Higher rates mean smoother motion.