M
- Mac OS
The operating system used on Apple Macintosh computers.
- malware
Any type of malicious software—includes spyware, viruses, and the like.
- Master Boot Record (MBR)
A small program that is executed when a computer powers on; the MBR is located in the first sector of the hard disk and initiates the boot process.
- Master File Table (MFT)
A database that contains all the information necessary to locate and retrieve files from a hard disk.
- MB
See megabyte
- MBR
- Media Center Extender
A device that connects to a Media Center PC over a network to play back digital media.
- Media Center PC
A personal computer designed for home theater use, typically running Windows Vista’s Media Center interface.
- Megabyte (MB)
One million bytes.
- memory ...
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