Computer Networking & Repair Terms & Definitions

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Computer Networking & Repair Terms & Definitions

Soft Soldering Soft soldering is the joining of small intricate parts that have low melting points.

Ransomware Ransomware is software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.

Spyware Spyware is software that gives users the ability to obtain information about another user’s computer activities and to collect personal information or monitor internet browsing activities.

. Antimalware Antimalware is software that protects a computer from infections that are aimed at stealing data from the user or computer.

Trojan Horses Trojan Horses are programs designed to breach the security of a computer system typically to allow hackers to gain access to a user’s system.

Disk Cleanups Disk cleanups are designed to free up disk space on a computer’s hard drive.

. Disaster Recovery Plan A disaster recovery plan, or DRP, is a process to recover and protect a business’s IT infrastructure in the event of a disaster.

System Maintenance System maintenance involves the modification of a system to correct faults, improve performance, and/or adapt the system to a different environment

Floppy Disk Drive A floppy disk drive, or FDD, is a thin and flexible magnetic storage enclosure that stores data externally for electronic devices.

Hard Disk Drives Hard disk drives are data storage devices that use magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information. Both internal and external hard drives are available.

eSATA A Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, or eSATA, provides a signal connection for external storage devices that use the computer for power.

USB USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is used to connect a computer to devices and peripherals.

S-Video A standard definition video connection, or S-Video, separates black-and-white and color signals from the computer to a monitor.

. Peripherals Peripherals are devices used to input or output data to and from the user and an electronic device. The most widely used peripheral devices include mice, keyboards, monitors, and printers.

RAM Random Access Memory, or RAM, is the term given to computer data storage used to store frequently accessed data to increase the speed of the system.

. Power Supply The power supply converts main AC current to low-voltage regulated DC current used to power an electronic device.

Microprocessor A microprocessor is a central processing unit, or CPU, contained on a single integrated circuit.

Motherboard A motherboard is a printed circuit board containing the components of an electronic device.

. Memory Memory is a temporary storage area that holds data and instructions for an electronic device to function.

Logic Gates Most logic gates have two inputs and one output. Every terminal is in one of the two binary conditions, 0 or 1.

Hard Soldering Hard soldering is the connection of two pieces of metal at a high temperature.

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, or TCP/IP, is a set of networking protocols allowing multiple computers to communicate.

. Wi-Fi Wireless fidelity, or Wi-Fi, is wireless local area networking for computers or devices that connect to the internet via a wireless access point (WLAN).

LANs Local area networks, or LANs, are computers that are close enough to connect usually in the same building.

. HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is used to transmit data between components, typically an electronic device and monitor or television.