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

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

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

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.

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

Lets you precisely point at and interact with things on the screen. Gaming mice are a whole rabbit hole!

For pumping out audio, obviously. A good set of headphones can really up your jam sessions.

Useful for calls, voice commands, recording, etc. Laptop mics can be pretty hit or miss.