Adding random data to a hash to make it harder to crack. A pinch of salt keeps your hash secure!

Playing media in real-time as it’s sent over the internet. Services like Spotify and Netflix use streaming.

Audio from multiple speakers positioned around you. 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos are popular setups.

A normal account for day-to-day use. Can’t accidentally (or purposely!) mess up the system.

Structured Query Language. The programming language most databases use for managing data. Pronounced “sequel”.

Viruses and their nasty friends can throw a real wrench in the works. Run a full system scan just to be safe.

A stripped-down Windows environment for troubleshooting issues. Hold Shift while clicking Restart.

Rolls Windows back to a previous state without affecting your files. A great “oops” button.

I know I sound like a broken record, but seriously. Update. Your. Software. Automatically if possible.

A handy utility for capturing screenshots. Way easier than the old Print Screen dance.

Drag a window to the side of the screen to “snap” it there. Drag windows to corners to snap them to quarters. Mmm, satisfying.

I know I sound like a broken record, but seriously. Update. Your. Software. Automatically if possible.

A handy utility for capturing screenshots. Way easier than the old Print Screen dance.

Drag a window to the side of the screen to “snap” it there. Drag windows to corners to snap them to quarters. Mmm, satisfying.