Do you find yourself confused and flabbergasted when the technician from the computer repair services uses computer terminology alien to you? In today’s post, we will explain a few computer networking terms in a simple way.

Network adapter

This is the interface between a computer and a network.

Router

This is an application or device that connects two networks, typically a local area network (LAN) to a wide area network (WAN).

Gateway

This is a device that acts as the connecting node between two networks that work on different protocols.

Broadband

This term essentially refers to a transmission technique but lately, the tem has been used to indicate high-speed internet connection.

IP address

This is a unique identifier attached to the computers on a TCP/IP network.

We will continue with the discussion tomorrow.

If you have a wireless keyboard, you can enjoy operating your computer from feet away. And if you are too lazy (or smart!) to use both the keyboard and the mouse, use only one – the keyboard!

Here are some great keyboard shortcuts that use the Windows logo key.

- Windows Key + D: This will take you to the desktop.

- Windows Key + M: This action will minimize all windows.

- Windows Key + L: This will log off the Windows operating system.

- Windows Key + C: This will open the computer’s control panel.

- Windows Key + K: This action will open the Keyboard Properties dialog box.

- Windows Key + E: This will start the Windows Explorer.

- Windows Key + F: This will open the search window.

- Windows Key + Break: This action will open the System Properties dialog box.

These shortcuts will make you forget the mouse. Use as many shortcuts as you want while using the computer but make sure you do not go the shortcut way in taking care of the computer. Call the computer repair services team if you find that the system is not working properly.