Every industry has words meant to sound impressive. Ours shouldn't keep you in the dark about your own computer. Here are a few we hear a lot.
Malware
Plainly putSoftware that snuck onto your device without asking, usually to steal something or slow you down.
The Cloud
Plainly putYour files, stored safely on the internet instead of only on one physical device.
Firmware Update
Plainly putA small tune-up for the tiny built-in brain inside a device, like a router or printer.
Bandwidth
Plainly putHow much internet "road" you have for things to travel on at once.
Backup
Plainly putA safety copy of your files, kept somewhere separate, just in case.
"Bricked"
Plainly putA device that's stopped responding entirely. Sounds scary — usually fixable.