Low-level software that runs when you first start your computer. Handles booting the OS.

The process of powering on the computer and loading the operating system.

How much data you can send over a connection in a given time. ISPs state speeds in Mbps.

A spare copy of important data in case the original is lost or damaged. Backup to an external drive or cloud storage.

Automated malware that lets hackers remotely control your computer.

Attempting to guess a password by systematically trying every possible combination of characters.

The number of bits (data) processed per second. Higher bit rates mean better quality but larger files.

The smallest unit of data. It’s either a 1 or a 0, corresponding to an electrical switch being on or off.

8 bits lumped together. Represents a single character, like the letter ‘A’ or a dollar sign.

Data that’s too huge and complex for traditional databases. Requires special tools to store and analyze.

A crash so bad, Windows can’t recover. Note the error message and look it up later. Then take a deep breath and reboot.

I can’t stress this enough. Keep copies of important data on an external drive or in the cloud. One day, you’ll be glad you did.

Low-level software that runs when you first start your computer. Handles booting the OS.

The process of powering on the computer and loading the operating system.

Low-level software that runs when you first start your computer. Handles booting the OS.

The process of powering on the computer and loading the operating system.

How much data you can send over a connection in a given time. ISPs state speeds in Mbps.

A spare copy of important data in case the original is lost or damaged. Backup to an external drive or cloud storage.

Automated malware that lets hackers remotely control your computer.

Attempting to guess a password by systematically trying every possible combination of characters.

The number of bits (data) processed per second. Higher bit rates mean better quality but larger files.

The smallest unit of data. It’s either a 1 or a 0, corresponding to an electrical switch being on or off.

8 bits lumped together. Represents a single character, like the letter ‘A’ or a dollar sign.

Data that’s too huge and complex for traditional databases. Requires special tools to store and analyze.

A crash so bad, Windows can’t recover. Note the error message and look it up later. Then take a deep breath and reboot.

How much data you can send over a connection in a given time. ISPs state speeds in Mbps.

A spare copy of important data in case the original is lost or damaged. Backup to an external drive or cloud storage.

Automated malware that lets hackers remotely control your computer.

Attempting to guess a password by systematically trying every possible combination of characters.

The number of bits (data) processed per second. Higher bit rates mean better quality but larger files.

The smallest unit of data. It’s either a 1 or a 0, corresponding to an electrical switch being on or off.

8 bits lumped together. Represents a single character, like the letter ‘A’ or a dollar sign.

Data that’s too huge and complex for traditional databases. Requires special tools to store and analyze.

A crash so bad, Windows can’t recover. Note the error message and look it up later. Then take a deep breath and reboot.

I can’t stress this enough. Keep copies of important data on an external drive or in the cloud. One day, you’ll be glad you did.

I can’t stress this enough. Keep copies of important data on an external drive or in the cloud. One day, you’ll be glad you did.