SSDs (Solid State Drive) use NAND flash memory for storage — no moving parts — giving faster boot and random access performance compared to HDDs

Static IPs are manually set and remain constant, often used for servers, printers, and port forwarding where a predictable address is needed. Using static IPs incorrectly (assigning within DHCP pool) can cause address conflicts, so document and plan addressing schemes.

Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) creates, formats, extends, shrinks, and deletes partitions. It can convert disks between MBR and GPT (with caveats) and create volumes. For advanced tasks (command line, scripting, or low-level recovery), use diskpart. Always back up data before partition changes.

IT Support (Information Technology) refers to the services provided to help users troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize their computers, networks, and software systems.

Disk Cleanup removes temporary files, system caches, Windows Update residuals, and other unneeded files to free disk space. On newer Windows, Storage Sense automates similar tasks. For deeper cleanup, use third-party tools cautiously and always back up before deleting system files.

GUI uses icons, windows, and menus instead of text-only commands.

When the Windows operating system experiences a fatal system fault or crash, the BSOD error screen is shown. Critical software problems, incompatible drivers, or defective hardware are typically the causes. To help in troubleshooting, it displays error codes.

ipconfig is a command-line tool that displays your computer’s network configuration, including its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. It’s commonly used while troubleshooting network issues.

TDR stands for Timeout Detection and Recovery. This BSOD error typically happens when the GPU becomes unresponsive or the graphics driver crashes. It's common in gaming or video-heavy tasks with outdated or faulty GPU drivers.

sfc /scannow is a built-in Windows command that runs the System File Checker tool. It scans for and repairs corrupted or missing system files that might be causing issues like crashes or errors.

Windows 11 uses TPM 2.0 to defend against modern security threats such as malware and ransomware. TPM ensures the system boots securely and keeps encryption keys safe from attackers.

TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a hardware-based security feature that stores encryption keys and helps protect a computer from unauthorized access and malware.