The Hypertext Transfer Protocol that powers the web. More secure HTTPS is becoming the standard.

Your Internet Service Provider. The company you pay to get internet access, like Comcast or AT&T.

For typing and giving your computer commands. I’m a sucker for a nice mechanical keyboard.

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

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

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

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

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

A special processor optimized for graphics. Critical for gaming, 3D work, and video editing.

A web address specifying the location of a resource on the internet.