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.
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windows-7× 44189
For questions specific to Windows 7. Use [windows] instead for questions involving Windows in general.
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linux× 38037
A family of Unix-like operating systems using the Linux kernel. If your question is about a certain distribution only, use a more specific tag.
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windows× 35704
For questions not specific to a single version of Microsoft Windows. Otherwise, use a more specific tag such as [windows-7] or [windows-10].
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networking× 20666
For questions on connecting devices together so that they can communicate with each other, as well as on networking equipment such as routers and switches.
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macos× 18053
Apple's Unix-based operating system. Use for questions about the operating system or to provide OS context. For Mac hardware questions, use [mac]. Questions about using macOS on non-Apple hardware ("H…
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ubuntu× 15046
Free, open-source operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux. Ubuntu questions are on topic here, but if you prefer an Ubuntu-only audience there is Ask Ubuntu (http://askubuntu.com/).
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microsoft-excel× 12732
A spreadsheet application by Microsoft. Use this tag along with [vba] if your question involves programming Excel in VBA, and with [worksheet-function] if it involves an Excel formula or worksheet fun…
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windows-10× 11339
For questions specific to Windows 10. Use [windows] instead for questions involving Windows in general.
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windows-8× 10606
For questions specific to Windows 8. Use [windows] instead for questions involving Windows in general.
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wireless-networking× 10409
should be used when asking home WiFi networking questions or connecting your personal computer to a public network. Questions about enterprise or corporate wireless networ…
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hard-drive× 10400
a non-volatile, random access device for storing digital data.
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windows-xp× 9045
For questions specific to Windows XP. Use [windows] instead for questions involving Windows in general.
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command-line× 8196
An interface for interacting with a computer using typed commands in a text-oriented environment, as opposed to a graphical user interface (GUI).
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boot× 8114
The process of starting up a computer and loading the operating system.
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google-chrome× 7769
Google's web browser available on both mobile and desktop platforms.
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mac× 7484
Hardware related questions of computers sold/made by Apple. Use [osx] for the operating system, and use [mac-address] for MAC addresses instead.
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bash× 7274
a free shell for Unix-like operating systems from the GNU Project.
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router× 6729
a device that forwards data packets across multiple networks. Questions tagged with router can cover router hardware, software, and network configuration.
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firefox× 6395
An open-source web browser developed by Mozilla. If relevant to the question, also include the tag of your operating system.
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ssh× 6288
Secure Shell; a network protocol that allows data transfer over a secure channel between two networked devices.
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laptop× 5738
portable personal computers with an integrated screen and keyboard. They come in a variety of sizes.
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usb× 5673
Universal Serial Bus; an interface standard for connecting computers and electronic devices for communication and charging.
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windows-8.1× 5201
For questions specific to Windows 8.1. Use [windows] instead for questions involving Windows in general.
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virtualbox× 4913
a free, open source virtualization program from Oracle for the x86/x86_64 architectures.
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partitioning× 4803
When you create two or more logical volumes (drives) from one physical hard disk (or other storage device), you're working with partitions.
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audio× 4730
For questions about the recording and playback of speech and music on your computer, as well as for problems about the sound component of videos.
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memory× 4589
RAM (random access memory), either RAM hardware or software and operating system use of RAM.
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microsoft-word× 4564
Always use the version specific tag for your version of Microsoft Word unless asking a general non-version specific question.
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drivers× 4450
the middleware that allow computer programs to use resources of a specific hardware device.
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email× 4159
Email clients and mail transfer agents. Questions about webmail are off-topic.
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debian× 3796
a widespread Linux distribution focusing on stability, security, and the free software philosophy.
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graphics-card× 3793
An expansion card inserted into a motherboard for rendering graphics with enhanced performance over integrated graphics solutions.
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video× 3784
Questions about video editing, streaming, conversion, capturing or video output. Use a more specific tag if possible.
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security× 3747
The protection of computer systems and information from threats such as theft or data destruction.
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worksheet-function× 3713
Questions about using in-cell functions/formulas in spreadsheet software.
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installation× 3702
The process of installing software, hardware, or peripherals on a personal computer.
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