Viruses and their nasty friends can throw a real wrench in the works. Run a full system scan just to be safe.
Exploiting human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities. Phishing is a prime example.
Loose connections can cause all sorts of quirks. Power down, unplug everything, blow out the dust, then carefully plug it all back in.
Structured Query Language. The programming language most databases use for managing data. Pronounced “sequel”.
A stripped-down Windows environment for troubleshooting issues. Hold Shift while clicking Restart.
Adding random data to a hash to make it harder to crack. A pinch of salt keeps your hash secure!
A newer type of database that’s more flexible than SQL. Great for unstructured data like social posts.
Rolls Windows back to a previous state without affecting your files. A great “oops” button.
A profile for logging into a system. Can be an administrator (full control) or standard user (limited).