Computer Definitions
Learn computer definitions
This segment gives you computer definitions that will help you understand different concepts. You can use this page to expand your knowledge in computer terminology.
As I show you through this site ways to fix and maintain your computer, I may use computer terms that may sound unfamiliar to you. If that is the case, you can come here and read about it to understand them.
For instance, do you know what a swap file is? Or what the desktop is? What about the command prompt? All of these terms are used throughout this site and it is important that you understand what they mean so you can understand the tutorials better. Check out this computer definitions section.
What Is?
An IP Address?
An IP address stands for internet protocol, and it is a unique number give to every computer on the internet or in a network...
A Spyware?
It monitors and gathers information about a user's behavior over the internet and it's sent back to the software's creator to manipulate the info. Read more.
A Swap File?
It allows the operating system to use hard disk space in order to simulate extra RAM memory. Learn how.
A Web Browser?
Find out here, and learn what the more common types of web browsers are today.
Computer Viruses?
Computer viruses are programs that copy and infect a computer without the consent or awareness of the owner.
Disk Cleanup?
Do you want to know what disk cleanup is and what it is for? find the answer here.
Disk Defragmenter?
Find out what disk defragmenter is and why it is necessary to run in your computer on a regular basis.
RAM memory?
RAM is an acronym for Random access memory. Every computer program or every task that you do in your computer requires a certain amount of memory RAM to run.
The Command Prompt?
The command prompt is a non-graphical interface able to interact with your operating system through command lines.
The Desktop?
Learn about the desktop of a computer. know what it is when people talk about it in a conversation and keep yourself in the loop.
The World Wide Web?
The World Wide Web also referred as the web, is the collection of all accessible web-sites located all over the world. Read more.
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