Computer Networking & Repair Terms & Definitions

. HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is used to transmit data between components, typically an electronic d

. HDMI

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

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

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

. Wi-Fi Wireless fidelity, or Wi-Fi, is wireless local area networking for computers or devices that connect to the internet

. 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).

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, or TCP/IP, is a set of networking protocols allowing multiple compute

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RAM Random Access Memory, or RAM, is the term given to computer data storage used to store frequently accessed data to increa

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.

. Peripherals Peripherals are devices used to input or output data to and from the user and an electronic device. The most w

. 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.

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

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

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

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

eSATA A Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, or eSATA, provides a signal connection for external storage devices that use t

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

Hard Disk Drives Hard disk drives are data storage devices that use magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital informatio

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.

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

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

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

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

. Disaster Recovery Plan A disaster recovery plan, or DRP, is a process to recover and protect a business’s IT infrastructur

. 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.

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

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

Trojan Horses Trojan Horses are programs designed to breach the security of a computer system typically to allow hackers to g

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.

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

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

Spyware Spyware is software that gives users the ability to obtain information about another user’s computer activities and t

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.

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

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

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

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