The process of setting up a new program or hardware device on your computer.

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

Dividing a physical drive into separate logical drives, each with its own filesystem.

The complete location of a file or folder, like C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Report.docx.

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

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

Settings that control whether a user can view, edit, or execute a particular file.

Installing a newer version of a program or swapping in a better hardware component.

A Local Area Network. A small network confined to one area, like your home or office.

A virtual endpoint for network communication. Different services use specific port numbers, like 80.