Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
encryption× 2210
the process of transforming information using an algorithm to make it unreadable to anyone except those possessing special knowledge.
power-supply× 2197
an electronic device that supplies electric power to another device, such as a computer, monitor or printer. This is achieved by converting wall power (or mains power) to a lower vol…
64-bit× 2196
64-bit refers to processors that have a word length (the fundamental data type of registers and memory transfer operations) of 64 bits, allowing each word to hold 2^64 = 1.845 x 10^19 discrete values …
script× 2145
An automated series of instructions carried out in a specific order, such as a Windows script created to launch a specific program on startup.
proxy× 2109
a software or a dedicated computer that acts as an intermediary for client requests. Most proxies are used as web proxies in order to filter or cache browsed web content. Using a pro…
ip× 2095
a protocol for transmitting data over packets ("datagrams"). It is the primary protocol of the Internet. "IP" may also refer to an IP address, the numerical address assig…
batch-file× 2055
a text file containing a series of commands that are executed by the command interpreter on MS-DOS, IBM OS/2, or Microsoft Windows systems.
microsoft-excel-2007× 2042
a spreadsheet application written and distributed by Microsoft. Use this tag for problems specific to Excel 2007 for Windows.
wireless-router× 2029
A device that allows access to the Internet or computer network without the need for a wired connection.
mouse× 2017
Questions about using, installing, configuring, repairing, or otherwise troubleshooting mice.
notepad++× 1983
a free source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL License.
git× 1943
an open source distributed version control system originally designed and written by Linus Torvalds. It is generally used to keep track of source code for software projects. As a DVCS, Git pr…
windows-registry× 1914
a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings and options on Microsoft Windows operating systems. It contains settings for low-level operating system components as well…
raid× 1877
Redundant array of independent/inexpensive disks; a technology which utilizes multiple disks to provide increased reliability, performance, and/or redundancy. Can be implemented either in software or …
java× 1860
Widely-used object-oriented programming language, emphasizing portability. Questions about programming with Java are off topic and should be asked on stackoverflow.com.
usb-flash-drive× 1846
portable USB drives that rely upon flash storage, also known as pen drives or USB sticks.
mount× 1842
the process of making available to the computer a new file system device, like a disk drive or a network share.
passwords× 1831
String of characters that allows access to a computer, interface, system or application.
virtualization× 1813
the process of using software to emulate an entire computer, in which "guest" operating systems can run.
python× 1806
an interpreted, general, high-level programming language. Programming questions are off topic. Questions about the use of Python should be asked at [Stack Overflow](http://www.stackoverflow…
printing× 1797
a process for reproducing text and image, typically with ink on paper, using a printer or a printing press.
data-recovery× 1762
for questions about techniques for recovering lost data — e.g., from deleted files and/or damaged or corrupted digital media. Please review the tag wiki before posting a question. Do not e…
fonts× 1761
Quantity of sorts composing of a complete character set of a single style of a particular typeface.
sync× 1730
File Synchronization refers to reflecting changes from a set of files to the same set of files in another location. Synchronization can also be applied to contacts, music, or other data.
ethernet× 1703
A family of networking technologies for LANs. Ethernet encompasses bother the physical connection between devices and part of the protocols which define how the connected devices can communicate.
grub× 1684
a multiboot bootloader from the GNU project. This tag is for questions relating to the legacy version of GRUB. Use the GRUB2 tag for questions dealing with GRUB2, a…
ntfs× 1683
the default file system for Windows NT and its derivatives (2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003 and 2008).
internet-explorer× 1651
the web browser developed by Microsoft. Version specific questions should use a version-specific tag, as this tag is for more general cases.
osx-snow-leopard× 1646
Use for questions referring specifically to versions of OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard. Non-version-specific questions related to OS X should be tagged with [osx]. Questions about Mac hardware should be tagg…
