1. Buffer - Contains data that is stored for a short amount of time, typically in the computer's memory. Buffering is used to improve several areas of a computer's performance. Without buffers, computers would be a lot slower, and a lot less efficient.
2. Trojan Horse - Like the story in Greek mythology, a Trojan horse is accepted, like a gift, into your computer, and when you activate the file or program, it attacks your computer. Trojan horses can come in various forms: games, programs, and files. To prevent this virus from affecting your computer, scan your computer with an anti-virus program frequently.
3. LAN (Local Area Network) - A computer network limited to a small area, for example, your house. Businesses use this mainly to share information. A LAN is run from your network connection.
Every Friday we will be posting the "Technical Terms of the Week." It is our hope that over time, you will be able to better understand the technical terms of the computer world.
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