N
- network
A group of devices connected by some means for the purpose of sharing information or resources.
- network interface card (NIC)
A computer peripheral card that allows the PC to communicate with a network. The NIC provides the physical interface between the computer and cabling. It prepares data, sends data, and controls the flow of data. It can also receive and translate data into bytes for the CPU to understand.
- notification area
An alternative term for the System Tray, the area in the bottom-right corner of the Windows screen where the clock resides along with icons for programs running in the background.
- NTLDR
The bootstrap or startup file for NT-based Windows versions. It starts the loading of the operating system.
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