The top-level folder that contains all other folders on a drive. Referred to as C:.

The nested tree-like structure of folders within folders on a drive.

A collection of files bundled into a single file for storage or sharing, often compressed.

A file that can be viewed but not edited. Helps protect important data from changes.

Making files accessible to other computers on a network or the internet.

Temporary files; programs generate in the background. Can usually be safely deleted.

Program files your OS needs to function. Best not to tinker with these.

Encoding data to take up less space. ZIP and RAR are common compressed formats.

Settings that control whether a user can view, edit, or execute a particular file.

A small file that just points to another file, folder, or program. Handy for quick access.