Hardware
Often called the brain of the computer, this component executes instructions and performs calculations.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Despite its name, this Microsoft operating system has nothing to do with letting sunlight into your house.
Windows
This three letter acronym describes a network that covers a relatively small area.
LAN (Local Area Network)
This peripheral device may have a tail, but you probably won't need a trap to catch it.
Mouse
On a computer with no internet connection, what creature can you take control of when you press spacebar on a new chrome tab?
T-rex
This temporary memory forgets everything it was doing as soon as the computer loses power.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
When an application stops responding and refuses to close, this Windows Utility is often who you call upon to take care of business for you.
Task Manager
Like a traffic director for Ethernet devices, this piece of equipment forwards data between drives on a local network.
Network Switch
This device does the opposite of a printer, turning physical documents into digital files.
Scanner
If you want to troll someone, you send them this link:
Rick Roll
This type of storage device has no moving parts.
SSD (Solid-State Drive)
This operating system, launched in 2001, featured the iconic "Bliss" grassy hill wallpaper.
Windows XP
This 8 letter command in command prompt will display your computer's current network values.
ipconfig
Think of this windows service as the waiting room attendant for documents on their way to the printer.
Print Spooler
Finish the Quote:
"It's over Anakin, I have ______________"
The High Ground
This small lithium coin cell keeps a computer's BIOS settings intact even when the computer is disconnected from power.
CMOS Battery (or CR2032)
Officially known as a "Stop Error", this dreaded diagnostic screen displays a sad face.
BSOD (Blue Screen of Death)
Thanks to this protocol, you usually don't have to manually assign an IP address every time you connect a a computer to a network.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
This printer component uses heat and pressure to bond the toner to the paper.
Fuser
CS:GO's infamous one-shot-kill sniper rifle.
AWP
Introduced by IBM in 1987, this 15-pin analog connection was the standard for computer monitors for nearly 30 years.
VGA (Video Graphics Array)
This built in encryption feature uses the TPM module to protect data on a computer.
BitLocker
Using an injector or a network switch built with this technology, you can send up to 57 volts of direct current through an ethernet cable.
PoE (Power over Ethernet)
If you look closely at a 3.5mm audio plug, the number of black plastic bands on the metal shaft tell you what it supports. 2 black rings indicates that it only carries audio. What additional feature does the plug support if it has 3 black rings?
Microphone
Recite the Konami Code
UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT (B, A, START)