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Safe Mode	Safe mode is a diagnostic mode in the Windows operating system primarily used to troubleshoot problems by running only a minimal set of services and device drivers at boot up.
SCSI	Also known as Small Computer System Interface, is a high-speed interface for hard drives, CD-ROM drives, tape drives, and other devices.
Serial Port	A data I/O port on the computer where bits are transmitted one bit after the other over a single wire. A serial port enables devices to link with the computer. This is sometimes referred to as RS-232C or COM port.
SMTP	Or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, is the standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. It is a TCP/IP protocol which defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. Due to SMTP's limited ability to manage queues e-mail clients typically use other e-mail protocols such as POP to retrieve mail.
SMB	Also known as Server Message Block, is a communications protocol used by Windows operating systems to support sharing of resources across a network.
Spyware	A form of Malware which includes Browser Hijacking, Keyloggers, and gathering / sending web browsing habits to a 3rd party. Spyware is one of the most common forms of malware, and often slows the performance of your computer.