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.

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

For getting physical copies of documents and photos. All-in-one models can Scan and Copy too.

Short for Operating System. The main software that manages your computer’s hardware and software.

Your portal to the internet. Chrome, Firefox, and Edge are some of the most popular.

A small graphic that represents a file, folder, or program. Double-click an icon to open it.

A Graphical User Interface, which is how most modern OSes and apps present themselves.