7: Basic hardware terminologyIt is tough to have someone help you with a problem when you tell them that your "hard drive" is unplugged, when you really mean "the computer.
Menu skill no-7	There are a number of common hardware misunderstandings out there, and while some are understandable (for instance, confusing a NIC with a modem — the cables look similar and they serve the same purpose, networking), knowing basic hardware terminology is a must-have skill to be a savvy user.