Computing terms explained in plain English
The chip that is the 'brain' of the computer. The faster the processor, the better a computer will perform. The latest processors have multiple 'cores', meaning that in effect there are several processors on the same microchip, giving better performance.
The simplest way to run two hard disks in the same PC is to have a dual-boot start-up menu. Using a switch to flick between the two can lead to loss of data
A technology for downloading files. Allows even very large files to be downloaded quickly.