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AGP

Abbreviation for Accelerated Graphics Port. A dedicated graphics port intended to deliver outstanding true color video image.

Anti-Virus Software

Software program that monitors protects a computer system from harmful data that could cause internal failure. Bring your computer to our St. Pete Computer repair shop to have the latest and most advanced Anti-Virus software installed.

Apple

A software company best known for producing the Macintosh operating system, Macbooks, and other Apple computers.

BPS

An abbreviation for Bits Per Second, which is the standard measurement of data transmission speeds.


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Byte

Byte is binary term for a unit of memory storage capacity or file size.

Cache

A storage mechanism used as a reserve section for the main memory or an independent device.

Computer Diagnostics

Software used by our St. Pete Computer technicians to examine problems within a computer system.

DPI

An abbreviation for Dots Per Inch, which is the measurement of resolution within a monitor or printer or picture file.

Expansion Slot

A motherboard outlet used to connect expansion boards.


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Flatbed Scanner

An input device that converts an image on a piece of paper into an electronic representation to be stored on the computer.

Gigabyte

A unit of measurement for computer memory that equals one billion bytes.

Hard Drive

Storage place for software and programs within a computer system or used as a peripheral device for backup. St. Pete Computer repair offers hard drive repair and data recovery.

Hardware

The physical apparatus of a computer system.

Internet

A global network of interconnected computers.


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Keyboard

An input device, much like a typewriter, used to enter instructions into a computer system.

LAN

Abbreviation for Local-Area Network, covering a small area such as an office. Networking software and hardware can be purchased at our store in St. Petersburg.

LCD

Abbreviation for Liquid Crystal Display. A type of computer monitor or screen known for its outstanding quality.

Macintosh

A line of operating systems or computers developed and sold by Apple.

Modem

Computer hardware that allows data to be transferred between two computers, generally over telephone lines, fiber-optic cable, or a wireless network.


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Motherboard

The circuit board containing the vital components of a computer system. Our computer repair store in St. Petersburg offers outstanding motherboard repair services.

Network

Any group of computers connected to each other with the intention to provide users with a means of communicating and transferring data electronically.

Operating System

The master control program, such as Windows or Macintosh, that allows for management and coordination of activities in a computer system.

PC

Abbreviation for Personal Computer, ranging from Toshibas to Apple computers.

Peripherals

Any device, such as a printer or modem, that is externally connected to the computer.


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Processor

The logic circuitry that enables a computer system to function. Computer processing units can be repaired at our store located in St. Petersburg.

QWERTY

The arrangement of keys on a Standard English keyboard.

RAM

Abbreviation for Random Access Memory. RAM maintains data in the process of being used.

ROM

Abbreviation for Read Only Memory. ROM is stored data that can be read but not edited.

Software

Instructional programs that enable computer systems to perform a task. Our expert computer technicians can help customers install software.


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Sound Card

A circuit board intended to enhance a computer system’s sound capabilities.

Surge Protector

An electronic device designed to protect the computer system from excess voltage caused by power surges.

TCP/IP

Acronym for Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Both are used for transmitting data over a network.

USB

Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. A USB is designed to detect peripheral devices, such as scanners or external harddrives.

Utilities

Computer software that manages hard disk organization and file management.


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Virus

A virulent computer program designed to duplicate itself and infect a computer system without the user’s permission. Our shop in the Tampa Bay can help with virus removal and installing anti-virus software.

Web Browser

Software that allows a computer user to surf the World Wide Web.

Windows

An operating system developed by Microsoft.

ZIF Socket

Abbreviation for Zero Insertion Force socket. ZIF sockets allow a computer user to insert and remove a motherboard chip without special tools.

ZIP

Data compression format for PCs.


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