A small video camera, handy for video calls and conferences. Some have IR for Windows Hello.

Data organized into a grid of cells. Microsoft Excel’s XLSX is a de facto standard.

A widely used markup language for encoding documents in a way both humans and computers can read.

Lightweight data interchange format that’s easy for humans to read and write.

An even faster SSD interface. If you want the absolute quickest response times, look for an NVMe SSD.

The power supply unit. Converts AC power from your wall outlet to DC power the computer components need.

A versatile high-speed connector for add-in cards like GPUs, SSDs, capture cards, etc.

The Power-On Self Test. A series of quick checks the computer runs at startup.

A block of metal fins that draws heat away from the CPU or GPU. Usually topped with a fan.

The display screen. Comes in different sizes, resolutions, and panel types like LCD, LED, OLED.