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KVM
(Keyboard, Video, and Mouse) switch
A switch allows you to use one keyboard, mouse, and monitor for multiple computers. Some KVM switches also include sound ports so that speakers and a microphone can be shared among multiple computers.
SSD
..Solid State Drive
An SSD (solid-state drive or solid-state disk) is a nonvolatile storage device that stores persistent data on solid-state flash memory.
Much Much faster then a standard Hard Drive
Ethernet Speeds Cabled
10M, 100M, 1G, 10G
The common speeds for Ethernet cabled systems. They are in bits per second.
10M is almost not used anymore.
100M = 100Mbps
1000Mbps = 1Gbps (Common on today's Home Netowrk)
10000Mbps = 10Gbps
As time goes by speed goes up. As network traffic go up on the Internet faster speeds and technology have improved.
you might be interested in this publication https://stevessmarthomeguide.com/home-networking-speed/
32 Bit
32 Bit Processor
A 32-bit processor is a microprocessor that can handle 32 bits at a time.
Older machines, Max memory is just under 4GB, It is recommended to have 4GB on 32 bit machines for best speed and operation.
64 Bit
64 Bit Processor
A 64-bit processor is a microprocessor that can handle 64 bits at a time.
Newer Machines. Max Memory: Theoretically: 16.8 million terabytes. In practice: your computer case is a little too small to fit all that RAM. I use 8GB or more. Please realize that because it is twice as large, you have to have twice the memory to supp
AGP
Accelerated Graphics Port
A 32-bit wide bus standard developed specifically for video cards that includes AGP 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, and 8x standards.
AGP has been replaced by the PCI, Slot on motherboard to hold a Video Card
Flash
Adobe Flash
Adobe Flash (formerly called Macromedia Flash and Shockwave Flash) is a multimedia and software platform used for creating vector graphics, animation, browser games, rich Internet applications, desktop applications, mobile applications and mobile games.
If you want Adobe Flash on your computer, here is the link: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Currently there are security problems with Flash and some browsers will disable it or ask you to allow it's operation. I would only allow it to operate for
Reader
Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader. The software that displays and prints Adobe Acrobat documents (PDF files). Formerly known as Acrobat Reader, Adobe Reader is available free from the Adobe Web site (www.adobe.com) for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.
Depending on your installed software you can also view PDF files with Libreoffice and Open Office using their document Viewer. There are other applications that also allow for viewing and editing PDF files. Foxit Reader will also give you the ability to
adware
adware
Generically, adware (spelled all lower case) is any software application in which advertising banners are displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through
Adware can slow your computer and cause many problems and even open a door into your computer for Malware of a bad sort. I use a program called Superantispyware : https://www.superantispyware.com/free-edition.html on my machines to remove Spy and Adware.
Alexa
Amazon Alexa
English, German. Alexa is an intelligent personal assistant developed by Amazon, made popular by the Amazon Echo and the Amazon Echo Dot devices developed by Amazon Lab126.
Alexa can also control several smart devices using itself as a home automation system
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