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Title: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on May 08, 2013, 09:56:30 AM
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CF

Short for CompactFlash, CF is a 50-pin connection storage device. CompactFlash is a storage medium commonly found in PDAs, Digital Cameras, and other portable devices. The CF card had a pretty large range of sizes, in terms of storage capacity, ranging from 2MB to 128GB. In the picture to the right, is the SanDisk 4.0GB CompactFlash card and an example of what a CompactFlash may look like.

The 2 two types of CF cards, along with their physical dimensions, as shown below.

Type I - 43mm x 36mm x 3.3mm.
Type II - 43mm x 36mm x 5mm.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on May 13, 2013, 11:50:44 AM
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Cluster

1. When referring to a hard drive, a cluster or file allocation unit is the smallest managed section of a hard drive that holds a file. The size of a hard drive cluster can vary by operating system and size of hard drive.

Because each file and directory takes up one or more clusters depending on their size, earlier versions of FAT had the potential of wasting hard drive space. For example, if the cluster size was 8k and a 2k file is stored on the computer, 6k of that cluster will go to waste.

This issue has been reduced with new versions of FAT have been made available such as FAT32 that help resolve this issue. Additional information about FAT32 can be found on our FAT32 page.

2. A cluster may also be used to define a group of computers or servers that share the work as one. Making one big computer instead of multiple smaller computers. In the picture, is an example of cluster of rack mountable computers at the NCSA/University of Illinois.

-> Computer network and network card help and support
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on May 20, 2013, 08:27:05 AM
Computer Management

A Microsoft Windows utility that was first introduced with Windows XP that enables users access to system tools and into more specific management of their computer. As can be seen in the below picture, in the main Computer Management window you'll have access to the Event Viewer, Shared Folders, Local Users and Groups, Performance Logs and Alerts, Device Manager, Removable Storage, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, Services, WMI Control, and the Indexing Service.

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How to open Windows Computer Management

1.Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2.Double-click on Administrative Tools if in Classic View or click Performance and Maintenance and then Administrative Tools if in Category View. Note: If you do not have admin rights to the computer this will not be available.

3.Once in the Administrative Tools window double-click Computer Management.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on May 27, 2013, 07:42:06 AM
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Cooler pad

A hardware accessory placed beneath a laptop that reduces the laptops overall heat by dissipating the heat using fans. In addition to helping keep a laptop cooler, cooler pads can also help with keeping your lap cool if working on a laptop while it's on your legs. In the picture, is a picture of the Belkin laptop cooling pad, which connects to your USB port to power a small fan that helps keep a good airflow beneath the laptop.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on June 03, 2013, 08:36:53 AM
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Data center

A data center is a generic term to describe a facility used to store computers, servers, and other networking equipment in a single location. In the picture, is an example of a data center, this picture is of IBM's 115,000-square-feet "greenest" Data Center in Boulder Colorado introduced to the public on Jun 17, 2008.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on June 11, 2013, 07:44:19 AM
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Docking station

Alternatively referred to as a universal port replicator, a docking station is a hardware device that allows portable computers to connect with other devices with little or no effort. Docking stations enable users with a laptop computer to convert it into a desktop computer when at the office or at home. For example, a user could use their laptop while on the road and then when at the office connect the laptop to the docking station and use their 19" monitor, speakers, and office printer without having to transfer any of the data they may have been working on while on the road. In the picture to the right, is an example of a Dell docking station, this particular docking station enables the laptop to be directly connected to the docking station without the need of using any additional cables. Keep in mind that all docking stations are different.

Dock -Term used to describe the process of connecting a portable computer to a docking station.

Undock (cold dock) - Term used to describe the process of disconnecting a portable computer from a docking
                                     station after it has been shut down.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on June 18, 2013, 07:42:30 AM
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E ink

1. Hardware company founded in 1997 with research that started at the MIT Media Lab that develops Electronic Paper Displays (EPD) technologies found in such products as the Amazon Kindle. As can be seen in the picture example, this technology works by positively charging white pigment chips and negatively charging black pigment chips and storing those chips in a clear fluid. When a negative electric field is applied the white pigment chips move to the top and makes the surface appear white, and the opposite eclectic field moves the black pigment chips to the surface.

2. Electronic Paper is also the code name Microsoft used for Multiplan.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on June 26, 2013, 09:25:25 AM
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Excel

Codenamed Odyssey, Excel is a software program capable of creating and editing spreadsheets that are saved with a .xls file extension. For example, with a spreadsheet you could create your own payroll, balance your check book, organize a large amount of data in an easy to read format, and much more. This is done by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing the values in the spreadsheet to view overall totals and create graphs based on that data.

Unlike a word processor such as Microsoft Word, the Excel documents are created with several hundred columns and rows that break down to several thousand cells. These can be modified by color, number format, size, fonts, layout, and thousands of additional available options. In the below picture, is an example of what Microsoft Excel may look like.

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Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on July 02, 2013, 08:05:25 AM
Tumblr

Tumblr is a website that provides users with a microblogging platform and social networking capabilities. Users can post a variety of content, including text and multimedia. Users can also follow the blogs of other users. The website offers a dashboard type of interface, providing easy access for blog posting and viewing other blogs being followed.

Tumblr was created and launched by David Karp on April 27, 2007 and has grown to be one of the most popular blogging websites, registering 13.4 million unique visitors from the United States in July 2011. By July 2012, over 71 million posts were being made to the site every day and as of December 27, 2012, the site had over 39 billion posts in total. Several famous individuals use Tumblr, including Lady Gaga and John Mayer, and even President Obama used Tumblr to host his blog starting in October 2011. Tumblr's success earned David Karp recognition as the Best Young Tech Entrepreneur by BusinessWeek in 2009.

On May 20th, 2013 Yahoo! announced it was purchasing Tumblr for $1.1Billion dollars.

The official Tumblr page is found at http://www.tumblr.com/ (http://www.tumblr.com/)
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on July 11, 2013, 01:29:47 PM
UDP

Short for User Datagram Protocol and defined in RFC 768, UDP is an alternative protocol to the TCP/IP that runs on top of IP and is sometimes referred to as UDP/IP. Unlike TCP/IP, UDP does not divide each transmission into packets, which allows for a faster transmission. However, UDP does not provide error checking.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on July 15, 2013, 07:40:46 AM
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LOL

1. Shorthand for Laughing out Loud or Laugh out Loud, LOL is the most commonly used chat expressions to illustrate you are laughing during a text conversation or that you found something funny. LOL is also less commonly short for Lots of Laughter and Laughing on Line and is also often substituted by LAL, LAWL (Laughing a Whole Lot), LOLZ, LUL and LULZ. Although already an abbreviation LOL is also sometimes abbreviated even more as LL.

Finally, LAWL is also used as a slang term that phonetically spells out 'lol'. This is often said in the real life or over VoIP by someone who may type in lol a lot in chat.

2. Although not as common as the above definition of LOL, this term can also mean Lots of Love and may be something added at the end of an e-mail, letter, or other correspondence.

3. Short for Lots of Luck, LOL is another way of wishing someone good luck. This term could also be used sarcastically as telling someone they don't have a chance.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on July 23, 2013, 07:44:10 AM
GIF

Pronounced jiff and short for Graphic Interchange Format, GIF is a file extension and a bit-mapped graphics file introduced by CompuServe in 1987 and today one of the most commonly used images on the Internet. The original release of the GIF standard is known as the GIF87a version. This standard was later replaced in 1989 when CompuServe released an improved version known as GIF89a. This improved version supported animation and transparent images.

On December 24, 1994 Unisys and CompuServe announced that they expected licensing fees for software that creates and displays GIF images. This caused a lot of hysteria among developers and website owners using GIF images because of potential future GIF taxes, this hysteria lead to the development of the PNG format. The Software Freedom Law Center announced that after October 1, 2006 all significant patent claims interfering with the employment of the GIF format will expire, and all users should have no concerns about using the format.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on July 29, 2013, 07:56:35 AM
Digitize

Digitize is the process of converting an image or text into digital data for storing. A good example of digitizing is when a computer scanner converts a non-digital image, such as a picture family picture into a binary image file on the computer.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on August 05, 2013, 08:22:34 AM
CD-R

Alternatively referred to asa cd writer, CD-WO (Write once), WORM (Write Once Read Many) drive. CD-R is short for CD-Recordable and is a writable disc and drive that is capable of having information written to the disc once and then having that disc read many times after that. If the data is not written to the disc properly, has errors, or has the incorrect information that disc or portions of that disc cannot be erased and is often jokingly referred to as a coaster.

A CD-R disc is coated with a photosensitive organic dye that allows a user to record information. Once the CD-R disc is placed within the computer, the recording process begins. The laser inside the drive heats the dye to reveal areas that diffuse the light like a traditional CD pit. The CD-R drive does not create pits on the CD; instead the burner creates reflective sections on the CD causing the computer's CD-ROM laser to interpret it as a pit. Once a CD-R disc is finished recording, the CD will be able to be used in any standard CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD drive. Although, there were issues with the first revision DVD drives reading CD-R discs.

CD-Rs are a low cost solution for backing up software. Each CD-R often only costs a few cents (as of 2010 around 17-cents a disc) and are capable of holding up to 650 MB (74 minutes of music) or 700MB (80 minutes of music). Although these are still a very popular solution for backing up data, more users are turning to USB thumb drives to backup and transfer their data.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on August 12, 2013, 07:38:20 AM
Database

Alternatively referred to as a databank and sometimes abbreviated as DB, a database is a large quantity of information that can be searched, referenced, compared, changed or otherwise manipulated without a lot of work.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on August 19, 2013, 07:25:15 AM
Hypertext

A simple method of organizing and accessing text and other data through the use of hyperlinks. Today, anyone who's been on the Internet is familiar with hypertext as it's the primary way of arranging and accessing data on the Internet.

Hypertext is a concept that was first talked about in an Atlantic Monthly article in 1945 by Vannevar Bush, who talked about a photo-electric mechanical device called a Memex (short for memory extension) that could make and follow links between documents on microfiche.

This concept was later coined by Ted Nelson in 1965 who worked for and with Andries van Dam at the Brown University. Andries with the help of Ted and other Brown University students created a Hypertext Editing System (HES). However, this arrangement and access of data was first demonstrated publically by Douglas Engelbart on December 9, 1968.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on August 26, 2013, 09:10:09 AM
Vhost

Alternatively referred to as an Internet Presence Provider (IPP), Vhost is short for virtual host and is a remote host computer that is run and maintained by another company. By having another company or ISP run and maintain the computers that host the files, this enables an individual or company not to have to worry about the maintenance, setup, upgrade, or security of a computer or group of computers.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on September 02, 2013, 07:09:39 AM
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Fiber-optic

Fiber-optic cables are hollow cables that send data by pulses of light. Fiber optics allows for a much faster data transmission because of the capability of transmitting data at the speed of light. Most home computer users will never get the opportunity to work with fiber-optic cables because almost all home networks use other cables or wireless connections to connect their computers together. Fiber-optic cables are most often used in corporate networks or world-wide networks such as Internet backbones because of the capabilities of the cable. In the picture, is an example of fiber-optic cabling.

Caution: When handling and using fiber-optic cables or fiber-optic networking equipment, keep the below suggestions in mind.

1.Keep the fiber connections and connectors capped when not in use to help prevent dust, dirt, or other substances from being on the connection of connector.
2.Always keep the fiber connections and connectors clean.
3.Do not allow the fiber cabling to bend more than the diameter of your fist. Bending the cable further could cause physical damage to the cable.
4.Do not touch the tip of the actual fiber cabling, this could cut you.
5.Never look down the fiber cabling when in use as light pulses are being used. To determine if the pulse is being sent, use a meter.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on September 10, 2013, 07:18:27 AM
PM

1. In chat PM is short for Private Message or Personal Message and is a message only sent between you and one other user.

2. PM is an abbreviation for power management.

3. When referring to time, pm or p.m. is short for post meridiem or past midday is the time designated after 11:59 AM noon and before 12:00 AM midnight.

4. When referring to OS/2 or an operating system, PM is short for Presentation Manager.

5. When referring to maintenance, PM is short for Preventive Maintenance.

6. When referring to a waveform or a signal, PM is short for Phase Modulation. PM is a method of encoding and transmitting information in a carrier wave.

7. When referring to fiber-optic, PM is short for Polarization Maintaining and is also known as PMF or Polarization Maintaining Fiber. PM or PMF is an optical fiber that maintains a fixed polarization. This helps increase the bandwidth and distance of how far the signal can travel.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on September 16, 2013, 07:42:38 AM
AM

1. When referring to audio or a signal, AM is short for amplitude modulation. AM is a broadcast with the capability of broadcasting in a wide area, but in a lower quality when compared to FM.

2. When referring to time, am or a.m. is short for ante meridiem, which is Latin for "before the middle of the day" and can also mean "after midnight". This time is between 12:00 PM noon and after 11:59 PM midnight in a 24-hour time clock.

3. On the Internet .am is a top-level domain.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on September 23, 2013, 11:46:28 AM
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Internet

Alternatively referred to as the net or the web, the Internet was initially developed by the IPTO with the intention of helping to develop the progress of computing technology by linking the work being done by all the best academic computer centers. The Internet as we know it today first started being developed in the late 1960's and transmitted its first message on Friday, October 29, 1969. In 1993, the Internet experienced one of its largest growths to date and today is accessible by people everywhere in the world. The Internet utilizes the TCP/IP protocol and is accessed using a computer modem or network that is connected through an ISP.

The Internet contains billions of web pages created by people and companies from around the world, making it a limitless location to locate information and entertainment. The Internet also has thousands of services that help make life more convenient. For example, many financial institutions offer online banking that enables a user to manage and view their account online. In the picture to the right, is a representation and map of the Internet done by The Opte Project.

The Internet basics

The Internet is explored, which is more commonly referred to as surfing, using a computer browser.

Finding information on the Internet is achieved by using a search engine.

Users browse web pages by following hyperlinks.

Files, pictures, songs, and video can be shared by uploading and downloading.

The Internet is also used for communicating with others through social networks, forums, chat, e-mails, and IM.


How people use the Internet

Poll taken by asking its users how they used the Internet. Below are the results of that poll and a general idea of what people do on the Internet.

Chat  6.18%
E-mail  17.91%
Research  48.83%
Downloads  16.84%
Other  10.23%
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on September 30, 2013, 09:21:44 AM
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Orly

Shorthand for Ohh really, orly, or o rly is often used in chat rooms, games, and other text-based communication in response to any comment. Often this comment is also accompanied with an O rly owl or similar picture like that shown on the top. Also, no wai can be used for "no way. Below is an example of how this could be used.

User1: I finally just made level 60.
User2: Orly
User1: Yep.

In addition to orly, users are also starting to use yrly, or ya rly, which is short for yes, really. Also, ya wai can be used for "yes way".
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on October 08, 2013, 08:57:34 AM
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Outlook

E-mail software program by Microsoft that enables users to send and receive e-mail on their computer. There are two versions of Outlook; Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook.

Microsoft Outlook Express is a slimmed down version of the Microsoft Outlook software family and was first included with Windows 98 and included with all versions of Windows up to Windows XP. With the introduction of Windows Vista, Microsoft introduced Windows Mail.

Microsoft Outlook is a commercial product available in a stand-alone version or part of the Microsoft Office package. This program is a much more full program with better corporate support and additional features not found in the free edition. Below is an example of what Microsoft Outlook may look like.

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Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on October 14, 2013, 09:31:29 AM
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OS/2

Jointly developed by Microsoft and IBM to operate with Intel microprocessors, OS/2 was originally a 16-bit operating system that was designed to work with 286 processors and first introduced in 1987. OS/2 later became a graphical interface similar to Windows, but also supported a command line. In fact, many OS/2 and DOS commands are the same.
In 1992, a new 32-bit version was released for 386 and above PCs and was solely an IBM product. Later in 1994, IBM released a version it called OS/2 Warp that included Internet access and additional features. At the same time, Microsoft was working on OS/2 version 3.0; however, it later became Microsoft Windows NT.

OS/2 never became as popular as the other Microsoft operating systems, and software developers never created a substantial number of programs to run primarily under OS/2. Although some computer experts say later versions of OS/2 are superior to Windows, Windows and the number of products created for it greatly outnumber OS/2 programs.

IBM officially announces on July 14, 2005 that all sales of OS/2 will end on December 23, 2005 and that all support from IBM for OS/2 will end on December 16, 2005.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on October 21, 2013, 08:40:25 AM
Darknet

1. Darknet is a private P2P file sharing network in which only trusted peers make connections. This is usually done with ports or protocols that are not typically used. The sharing is anonymous, as IP addresses are not shared publicly. Darknets are often thought of to be associated with illegal activities or other activities where the users would not want government and/or other involvments.

2. Darknet is another name for a network telescope, which is a system in which a person can look at activities on the Internet, specifically traffic which targets any unused (dark) address space on a network, which is typically suspicious. This can help identify if there are any network attacks in progress or being attempted.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on October 28, 2013, 08:09:33 AM
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Spam

1. Alternatively referred to as UCE (Unsolicited Commercial Email) and bulk e-mail, spam, not to be confused with the meat product, is slang commonly used to describe junk e-mail on the Internet. Spam is e-mail sent to thousands and sometimes millions of people without prior approval, promoting a particular product, service or a scam to get other people's money. The first spam e-mail was sent by Gary Thuerk in May 1, 1978 an employee at Digital who was advertising the new DECSYSTEM-2020, 2020T, 2060, AND 2060T on ARPAnet.

In some cases replying to that e-mail indicates that your e-mail address is valid and your e-mail address may be sent to other spam lists, although this is prohibited in many countries. When receiving any e-mail that is clearly spam it is usually best to delete the e-mail.

Below is an monthly poll we conducted August 1 - 31, 2003 to help see how much spam messages our visitors receive weekly.

None          6.26%
1 to 50       31.54%
50 to 100    22.74%
Over 100     37.51%
Not sure      1.95%

2. When talking in chat, forum, or a newsgroup, spam, also known as flooding, is the process of posting multiple lines of the same text two or more times. In a newsgroup, if a message is posted two or more times, this is also considered spam or a flood of messages.

3. Spam is also a term used in any form of online communication to describe someone who is advertising a product or service.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 04, 2013, 07:57:35 PM
Blue book

Book that defines the standards of the Enhanced Music CD specification, also known as CD-Extra or CD-Plus. These discs allow for data as well as audio to be contained on one disc and not cause damage to players not capable of reading data.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 11, 2013, 08:20:13 AM
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Tiling

1. A tile, live tile, and a user tile are all a new feature introduced with Windows 8 and shown on the Windows 8 Start screen. In the picture above, is an example of four different User tiles in the Windows Start screen. User titles can be two different sizes, colors, and include a custom image. Live tiles are capable of displaying updated information such as weather information, stocks, or other types of notification information.

Tiles can be adjusted by right-clicking any tile and any tile can be moved by dragging and dropping the tile in a position you want the tile to appear.

2. Alternatively referred to as a tile or tiled windows, tiling is a method of arranging open windows, so none overlap, unless there are too many windows. Many programs will allow a user to specify a horizontal or a vertical tile. Tiling enables users to view each of their open programs or windows within a program at once instead of having to switch back and forth.

Tip: To tile open windows in Windows right-click on the Taskbar and click Show windows side by side.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 18, 2013, 07:42:06 AM
Mb and MB

1. Abbreviated as meg or mbit, MB is short for megabyte. A MB is a common measurement used with computer storage media. A Megabyte is equal to 1,048,576 bytes. However, the IEC defines that one MB is equal to 1,000,000 bytes, or 106. Therefore, a MB could really equal either of these values although commonly the first value is used in computing.

2. Mb is short for megabit and is 1,000,000 (106) bits. This term is used to express the rate data is transferred. For example, "10/100 Mbps" represents 10 or 100 megabits per second, the common speed of a standard network card.

3. mb or MB is also short for Motherboard.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 25, 2013, 09:03:10 AM
CD-KEY

Alternatively referred to as an activation code, product key, product id, and serial key, a CD-KEY is a unique set of numbers or letters provided with software that helps prevent software piracy. Software that requires a CD-KEY will not install onto a computer until a valid number is entered.

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Above is an example of the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Product Key that can be found on the side or bottom of an OEM computer. In this example, the last four sets of letters and numbers have been hidden to protect the unique key. After Windows has been installed on a computer you will be asked for this activation key to verify your computer has a legitimate copy of Windows. Below, are the formats of the Microsoft Windows Product keys.

Windows 7, Server 2008, Vista, Server 2003, XP, 2000, ME, and 98

Product key: xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx

Windows 95 and NT

Product key: xxxxx-xxx-xxxxxxx-xxxxx
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on December 13, 2013, 07:19:22 PM
Spin box

A form field that enables users to select a value from a menu without increasing or decreasing the available size of the input box. Below is an example of a spin box.

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As can be seen from the above example, a user can press the up or down arrows on the right-hand side of the text box to increase or decrease the value.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on December 16, 2013, 11:30:53 AM
Roam

1. Term used to describe an individual's ability to move around in a wireless network environment without losing connectivity. Depending upon the setup of the wireless network, a user may only be able to roam in designated zones.

2. With cell phones, roaming is when you use your cell phone out of your carriers service area. When roaming you may be charged additional fees.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on December 23, 2013, 10:59:52 AM
System Restore

Feature introduced with Microsoft Windows XP and also found with Vista, 7, and later version that creates automatic backups also known as restore points each time a restore point is scheduled, manual restore points that are created by the user, and restore points created when a system setting changes. Below is an example of what the System Restore Window may look like.

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Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on December 30, 2013, 10:57:36 AM
Wallpaper

Today, more commonly referred to as the desktop background in Windows, a wallpaper is a graphic image that appears as a backdrop of the GUI Desktop. In the below picture, is an example of a Microsoft Windows 95 Desktop, the wallpaper is a picture of white clouds over a blue sky, which is the default wallpaper included with Microsoft Windows 95.

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Internet Explorer Users Tip

Users using Microsoft Internet Explorer also have the ability of setting any image they view on the Internet as their wallpaper. To do this, right-click on the image you wish to set as your wallpaper and select Set as Background.

Additional Information:

When setting an Internet Picture as your background, it will save the image to your hard drive. Below is an example of where this file may be saved.

C:\Documents and settings\<user name>\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
File name = "Internet Explorer Wallpaper.bmp"

Note: The "Application Data" folder is a hidden folder. If you do not see this folder, you must enable hidden files.

Other Internet browser users tip

Additionally many other Internet browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox, also include the ability to set images on the Internet as the wallpaper using similar steps to those mentioned above. Right-click on a web browser image and choose the option: Set As Desktop Background.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on January 06, 2014, 08:18:56 AM
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Trackball

An input device that looks like an upside-down mouse. The onscreen pointer is moved by the trackball with a thumb or finger. A trackball requires less arm and wrist motion that a regular mouse takes and therefore is often less stressful for the user to use, helping to prevent RSI. In the picture, is a Logitech Cordless Trackman Optical and an example of a trackball mouse.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on January 13, 2014, 09:14:33 AM
Audio software

An audio software program is any software that allows you to create, listen, or manipulate sound files.
Title: Re: ~ Computer Word Of The Week ~
Post by: MysteRy on January 20, 2014, 10:52:19 AM
Windows Search Box

The Windows Search Box was first introduced by Microsoft in Windows Vista and found in later versions including Windows 7 and is a replacement for the Run and Find found with all versions of Windows back to Windows 95. This an easy way to find files or documents with a keyword. Follow the instructions below to find files in Vista and 7.

1.Click on the Start Orb
2.The Windows Search Box will appear right above the Start Orb.
3.Type in the name of the program, document, or file you want to open.
4.Choose the file that matches what you wish to open.

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Tip: As you're typing the name of the file or program you want to open, when it becomes highlighted in the Start Menu, press Enter to open it immediately. For example, you could type calculator and the first highlighted program should be the Windows Calculator. Press Enter to open the Calculator without having to move your hands from the keyboard. As you're typing, you can also use the down arrow to move to the program or file you wish to open.
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Post by: MysteRy on January 27, 2014, 07:36:17 PM
WOT

Short for Web of Trust, WOT is an Internet browser service that helps identify websites that may be a potential harm to your computer. After installing this plug-in if a web site that is not safe is opened, WOT will display a message over the web site indicating it is not safe and should be avoided.

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In the picture, is an example of a WOT warning message. If you think the site is safe, this message can also be ignored.
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Post by: MysteRy on February 03, 2014, 05:48:39 PM
Aggregate

1. In general, aggregate is data composed of smaller pieces that form a larger whole.

2. An aggregator is a software program designed to collect data from multiple sources. For example, a user could use a RSS aggregator that collects their favorite web pages RSS feeds and instantly see all updates on those pages, without having to visit each site.

3. In programming, aggregation is a type of object composition where not all of the containing objects should be destroyed when the owning object is destroyed.

4. In networking, link aggregation is combining a number of network connections to enable more data to be sent at one time or to provide a backup connection in case one of the connections fails.

5. In networking, when transferring packets, packet aggregation is combining a number of packets together in order to make the transmission of packets require fewer server requests.

6. In networking, route aggregation refers to forming a supernet (combining two or more networks into one routing prefix).
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Post by: MysteRy on February 10, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
X-height

The height of the lowercase letter x. The x-height represents only the height of the body of a lowercase letter; it doesn't include any text above or below the top of the x, for example, h or y.
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Post by: MysteRy on February 17, 2014, 01:59:17 PM
HCI

Short for Human Controller Interface and also known as Man Machine Interface (MMI), HCI is the interface the user uses to interact with a computer. For example, a keyboard and mouse can be considered a HCI.
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Post by: MysteRy on February 24, 2014, 09:03:41 AM
Minimize

Alternatively referred to as the Minimize box or Minimize button, Minimize is an action available in all GUI operating systems that allow a user to hide a window, but keep the application running and accessible. In the below picture, is an example of a Microsoft Windows window with the minimize in the top-right corner of the window.

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Tip: To minimize only the current window press Alt + Space bar. Once the window properties is displayed press N to minimize the window.

Tip: Microsoft Windows users with a Windows keyboard can press the Windows key + M shortcut key to minimize all open windows. To undo the minimize all open windows, press Shift + Windows Key + M.

Tip: Windows 7 users can also use the Windows key + arrow down to resize and then minimize a
window.

Apple computer users

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In Apple MacOS X, the minimize action can be done by pressing the green circle button in the right or left corner of the window. As can be seen in the picture the window has a red, yellow and green circle.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 03, 2014, 09:27:51 AM
HD DVD

Short for High Definition Digital Versatile Disc, HD DVD is a high definition DVD standard jointly developed by NEC and Toshiba as a replacement for DVD. The first HD DVD player was released by Toshiba in Japan on March 31, 2006 and later a HD DVD player in a computer with its release of the Toshiba Qosmio 35 on May 16, 2006. HD DVD discs are capable of holding 15 GB per layer, which is almost three times more than the traditional DVD that is only able to hold 4.7GB.

HD DVD was backed by Intel, Microsoft, RCA, Sanyo, and Toshiba and had been in a format war with Blu-ray until February 19, 2008 when Toshiba officially announced it will no longer manufacturer HD DVD players or discs.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 10, 2014, 09:24:08 AM
86-DOS

Initially known as QDOS (Quick and Dirty Disk Operating System), 86-DOS is a command-line operating system developed by Seattle Computer Products (SCP) and first demonstrated in June of 1979. Microsoft later purchased full rights to the operating system on July 27, 1981 and made it into what we now know as MS-DOS.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 17, 2014, 07:22:54 AM
Webcam

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A webcam is a hardware camera connected to a computer that allows anyone connected to the Internet to view either still pictures or motion video of a user or other object. In the picture above, is a Logitech Webcam C270 and an example of what a webcam may look like. Today, most webcams are either embedded into the display with laptop computers or connected to the USB or Firewire port on the computer.


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The first webcam is considered to be the XCoffee aka the Trojan Room coffee pot, the camera was first created in 1991 with the help of Quentin Stafford-Fraser and Paul Jardetzky and connected to the Internet in November of 1993 with the help of Daniel Gordon and Martyn Johnson. The camera monitored a coffee pot outside the Trojan Room in the University of Cambridge, so people didn't have to make trips to the coffee pot when it didn't have any coffee. After being mentioned in the press, the website had over 150,000 people online watching the coffee pot. The webcam went offline August 22, 2001. In the picture, is an example of what the XCoffee webcam looked like.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 24, 2014, 08:06:18 AM
CSMA/CD

Short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection, CSMA/CD is a Media Access Control (MAC) protocol that defines how network devices respond when two devices attempt to use a data channel simultaneously and encounter a data collision. The CSMA/CD rules define how long the device should wait if a collision occurs. The medium is often used by multiple data nodes, so each data node receives transmissions from each of the other nodes on the medium.

There are several CSMA access modes: 1-persistent, P-persistent and O-persistent. 1-persistent is used in CSMA/CD systems, like Ethernet. This mode waits for the medium to be idle, then transmits data. P-persistent is used in CSMA/CA systems, like Wi-Fi. This mode waits for the medium to be idle, then transmits data with a probability p. If the data node does not transmit the data (a probability of 1 - p), the sender waits for the medium to be idle again and transmit the data with the same probability p. O-persistent is used by CobraNet, LonWorks, and the controller area network. This mode assigns a transmission order to each data node. When the medium becomes idle, the data node next in line is able to transmit data. The data node next in line waits for the medium to be idle again and then transmits its data. After each data node transmits data, the transmission order is updated to reflect what data nodes have already transmitted, moving each data node through the queue.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 31, 2014, 07:28:19 AM
Removable disk

Alternatively referred to as removable storage and removable media, a removable disk is a media that enables a user to move data between computers without having to open their computer. Below is a listing of the removable disks you're likely to use with your computer.

Floppy diskettes
CD disc, DVD disc, Blu-ray disc
Tape drive cartridges
Thumb drives

Although hard drives that connect to a computers USB port do allow you to move data between computers without opening the computer these drives are referred to as an external drive and not a removable disk drive.
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Post by: MysteRy on April 07, 2014, 07:01:55 AM
Slant

1. Slant is another way of describing the forward slash ( / ) or backward slash ( \ ).

2. A slant is a term sometimes used to describe italic text.
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Post by: MysteRy on April 14, 2014, 09:35:22 AM
Battery

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A battery is a hardware component that supplies power to a device, enabling that device to work without a power cord. Batteries are often capable of powering a laptop computer for several hours depending on how much power it requires. Today, many high-end devices such as computer laptops and cell phones use rechargeable batteries that allow a user to recharge the battery once depleted of energy. In the picture above, is an example of what a laptop battery may look like when removed from the laptop.

There are three computer batteries types used with computers.

First, is the backup battery, which is commonly referred to as the CMOS battery. This battery is what holds your computer's settings, such as the time and date. This allows the computer to remember basic computer settings and the time and date without having to entering those settings each time the computer starts.

Next, the bridge battery is only found in portable computers as a temporary backup for the main battery. This allows the user to remove the main battery and replace it with a good battery without having to turn off the computer.

Finally, the main battery as explained in the first paragraph is also only used with portable computers as an alternate source of energy for when the computer is not connected to a standard wall outlet.
Battery technologies

There are different battery technologies that allow a battery to work. Below is a listing of some of the major types you're most likely to encounter.

1.LI-ION (Lithium Ion)
2. Li-polymer (Lithium Polymer)
3.NICAD (Nickel-Cadmium)
4. NIMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride)
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Post by: MysteRy on April 21, 2014, 07:20:51 AM
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Booklet

1. Known as the Nokia Booklet, this small mini-laptop released by Nokia that shares a lot of similarities as a netbook and has a 10.1 inch display, 3G, Intel Atom processor, and camera.

2. A Booklet also describes the small paper pamphlet that is included with a DVD.
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Post by: MysteRy on April 28, 2014, 08:27:00 AM
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Joystick

An input device that looks similar to a control device you would find on an arcade game at your local arcades. A joystick allows an individual to move an object in a game such as navigating a plane in a flight simulator. The picture shows the Logitech Freedom 2.4 joystick and an example of what a Joystick may look like.
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Post by: MysteRy on May 13, 2014, 07:30:24 AM
PAE

Short for Physical Address Extensions, PAE is an extension that enables Intel compatible computers running32-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and 2003 applications to address more than 4 GB of physical memory.
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Post by: MysteRy on May 19, 2014, 09:00:59 AM
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ZIF socket

Short for Zero Insertion Force socket, the ZIF socket was designed by Intel and includes a small lever to insert and remove the computer processor. Using the lever allows a user to add and remove a computer processor without any tools. All processor sockets from the Socket 2 and higher have been a ZIF socket design. The picture shows an Intel OverDrive socket and an example of what a ZIF socket may look like.
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Post by: MysteRy on May 26, 2014, 09:14:53 AM
NTFS

Short for New Technology File System, NTFS is a file organizational system that stores and accesses information located on Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP operating system. NTFS offers better methods of data protection and file recovery than previous versions of FAT.
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Post by: MysteRy on June 03, 2014, 08:45:38 AM
Data center

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A data center is a generic term to describe a facility used to store computers, servers, and other networking equipment in a single location. The picture is an example of a data center, this picture is of IBM's 115,000-square-feet "greenest" Data Center in Boulder Colorado introduced to the public on Jun 17, 2008.
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Post by: MysteRy on June 09, 2014, 09:16:04 AM
Core

1. When referring to processors, the Intel Core, codenamed Yonah, is the successor to the Intel Pentium M and first introduced on January 5, 2006. The Intel Core is the computer processor used with laptop computers.

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2. Memory used before RAM as we know it today. The picture is an example of a memory core used in the Atlas 1 computer that was 12-centimeters square and contained 64 cores, courtesy of Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

3. Short for Core Dump, a core is used to describe when a computer, computer device, network device, or other related product errors and is unable to display a proper error message. When this issue occurs, a large listing of data is shown to help identify the cause of the issue or what was running when the problem happened.
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Post by: MysteRy on June 16, 2014, 07:23:35 AM
VLSI

Short for Very-Large Scale Integration, VLSI is an integrated circuit design that contains 5,000 to 50,000 components on a single chip.
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Post by: MysteRy on June 24, 2014, 09:19:30 AM
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E-waste

Short for electronic waste, e-waste is a term used to describe electronic equipment such as monitors, computers, cell phones, etc. that is thrown away or otherwise disposed of without any consideration of donating or recycling.
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Post by: MysteRy on June 30, 2014, 09:36:23 AM
Winsock

Short for Windows socket, winsock was released on January 1993 and is based on the Berkeley Sockets APIs version 4.3. Winsock is an interface that allows communication between TCP/IP and Windows. Trumpet Winsock, written by Peter Tattam, was a popular winsock included or downloaded by various users to connect to the Internet. This software was most popular with users using Windows 3.x. However, with the release of Microsoft Windows 95, the dll winsock.dll was most commonly used for the Windows socket.
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Post by: MysteRy on July 07, 2014, 07:08:27 PM
RXD

Short for Received eXchange Data, RXD is the line that transmits received data from one source to another, for example, data transmitted from a modem to a computer.
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Post by: MysteRy on July 14, 2014, 09:59:26 AM
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Shadow

1. A shadow is a darkness that appears when portions of an object are blocked. Term may also be used to describe making a portion of a graphic darker or giving it dimension by adding a dark section off centered from the original text or image.

2. Shadowing can also refer to anyone or anything following someone without their knowledge.
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Post by: MysteRy on July 21, 2014, 07:15:08 PM
Column

1. A column is a vertical series of cells in a chart, table, or spreadsheet. Below is an example of a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with column headers A, B, C, D, E, and F. As you can see from the picture below, column F is the highlighted column in red and the selected cell is in column B.

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2. When referring to a newspaper or magazine a column or periodical is a regular featured opinion done by a columnist. For example a column related to computers could cover computer related questions, new technology, and other computer related information the columnist enjoys.
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Post by: MysteRy on July 30, 2014, 09:51:49 AM
Optical scanner

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An optical scanner is a hardware input device that allows a user to take an image or text and convert it into a digital file, allowing the computer to read or display the scanned object. A scanner can be connected to a computer using USB, Firewire, Parallel, or a SCSI port. The picture shows an example of a flatbed photo scanner, the Epson V300.

Other scanners include: sheetfed scanner, which is a scanner that scans paper fed into it, handheld scanner, which is a scanner that is held and drag over a page to scan it, and a card scanner, which is a small scanner capable of scanning business cards.
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Post by: MysteRy on August 04, 2014, 11:38:55 AM
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Tape

A magnetically thin coated piece plastic wrapped around wheels capable of storing data. Tape is much less expensive than other storage mediums but commonly a much slower solution that is commonly used for backup.

Today, tape has mostly been abandoned for faster and more reliable solutions like disc drives, hard drives, and flash drives. In the image to the right, is a picture and example of magnetic tape taken by KENPEI and shared under the creative commons.
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Post by: MysteRy on August 11, 2014, 11:28:00 AM
VNC

Short for Virtual Network Computing, VNC was first developed by Quentin Stafford-Fraser at AT&T and enables users to control another computer remotely. What makes VNC a great utility is that it enables users to control remotely numerous computers even if they are not running the same platform. For example, a user may be using Microsoft Windows and remotely connect to other Windows computers, Linux computers, or even Mac computers. Even better is that this utility can be used for free.
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Post by: MysteRy on August 18, 2014, 10:50:15 AM
MCGA

Short for Multi-Color Graphics Array or Memory Controller Gate Array, MCGA is a graphics system built into computers manufactured during the 1980s.
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Post by: MysteRy on August 25, 2014, 07:36:05 AM
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Predator

A predator or online predator is a term used to describe a person on the Internet who preys on, destroys, or otherwise victimizes another person or company on the Internet.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 01, 2014, 07:58:00 AM
View

1. In general, view refers to seeing an object or the contents of a file on a computer. For example, you are currently viewing this web page to learn more about view.

- Viewing the contents of a file.
- How to view a computer file extension.

2. With Linux, view or vi is a command that allows you to view and edit files. See the vi command page for further information on this command.

3. View is also used to describe the angle of view with a camera or camera lens.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 08, 2014, 10:30:54 AM
Least significant character

Sometimes abbreviated as LSC, the least significant character is a character located at the far right of a string.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 15, 2014, 10:42:47 AM
Range

1. In general, a range refers to a series of value between two other values. For example, the range between 1 and 5 is 2, 3, and 4.

2. When referring to a spreadsheet, the range or cell range is a group of cells within a row or column. For example, in the formula "=sum(A1:A10)", the cells in column A1 through A10 are the range of cells that are added together. This type of range is referred to as an adjacent range since all of the cells are together. If you wanted to add cells that were in a non-adjacent range each individual cell would need to be in the formula. For example, in the formula "=sum(A1+B2+C3)", the cells A1, B2, and C3 are added together.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 22, 2014, 07:36:16 AM
Azerty

French speaking typewriter and computer keyboard layout named after the top left six characters, a, z, e, r, t, and y. Below is a basic example of the layout of the azerty keyboard.

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Post by: MysteRy on September 29, 2014, 07:13:09 AM
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Mosaic

1. Mosaic is the first widely used graphical World Wide Web browser developed and first released on April 22, 1993 by the NCSA with the help of Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina. The development and support of Mosaic was officially discontinued on January 7, 1997. The picture is an example of what Mosaic 1.0 looked like. Image credit goes to NCSA/University of Illinois.

2. A mosaic is a description of smaller images, stones, glass, or other material that make up a bigger image. In the picture below is an example of a mosaic picture made up of smaller images using AndreaMosaic.

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Post by: MysteRy on October 06, 2014, 08:31:56 AM
Hypermedia

Hypermedia is a term coined by Ted Nelson in 1965 that expands on the idea of hypertext by not just linking to a document through text or graphics, but sound, video, virtual reality or other multimedia objects.
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Post by: MysteRy on October 13, 2014, 07:56:50 AM
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OS/2

Jointly developed by Microsoft and IBM to operate with Intel microprocessors, OS/2 was originally a 16-bit operating system that was designed to work with 286 processors and first introduced in 1987. OS/2 later became a graphical interface similar to Windows, but also supported a command line. In fact, many OS/2 and DOS commands are the same.

In 1992, a new 32-bit version was released for 386 and above PCs and was solely an IBM product. Later in 1994, IBM released a version it called OS/2 Warp that included Internet access and additional features. At the same time, Microsoft was working on OS/2 version 3.0; however, it later became Microsoft Windows NT.

OS/2 never became as popular as the other Microsoft operating systems, and software developers never created a substantial number of programs to run primarily under OS/2 even though some computer experts say later versions of OS/2 were superior to Windows.

IBM officially announces on July 14, 2005 that all sales of OS/2 will end on December 23, 2005 and that all support from IBM for OS/2 will end on December 16, 2005.
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Post by: MysteRy on October 20, 2014, 08:47:36 AM
Lux

The lux is the measurement of light output; more specifically, one lux is equal to one lumen per square meter. The symbol for lux is lx.
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Post by: MysteRy on October 27, 2014, 07:58:01 AM
COA

Short for Certificate of Authenticity, COA is a document included with a software program that proves the program was purchased legally and often has a unique identification number used to verify the program when being installed on the computer.
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Post by: MysteRy on November 06, 2014, 07:02:48 PM
Charms

The Windows Charms is a new feature that was introduced with Windows 8 that gives you access to Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. This menu appears when you move you mouse on the top right-hand corner of the screen and then move down or by pressing the Windows key + C on the keyboard. The black bar along the right-hand side of the picture below is an example of what the Windows Charms looks like when open.

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Description of each of the Windows 8 Charms

Search (shortcut: Windows key + F) - Find and open any program or file.

Share (shortcut: Windows key + H) - Share and send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks in the app currently open.

Start (shortcut: Windows key) - Open the Windows 8 Start Menu.

Devices (shortcut: Windows key + K) - List available devices, for example a second screen.

Settings (shortcut: Windows key + I) - View Start Settings, view settings such as battery monitor, volume, brightness, notifications, and the power (to shutdown computer). In Settings you'll also find More PC Settings at the bottom of the menu, which gives you all available settings that can be adjusted.
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Post by: MysteRy on November 11, 2014, 07:32:01 AM
Spammer

1. A spammer is a person who sends spam e-mails to someone else. It is common for the spammer to send the same or similar e-mail to a list of recipients multiple times over the course of several days or weeks.

2. In computer games, a spammer is a person that sends an excessive number of messages to a zone-wide or global chat channel during a short period. These messages are usually to sell an in-game item, or to recruit players to join their group or party.
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Post by: MysteRy on November 20, 2014, 07:34:52 PM
Problem Steps Recorder

Abbreviated as PSR, the Problem Steps Recorder is a feature introduced with Windows 7 that enables users to record their interactions with a program and provide a screen-by-screen view of relevant help information; thus reducing time spent troubleshooting problems on their computer. The picture below is an example of what the Problem Steps Recorder screen looks like.

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How do I use Problem Steps Recorder?

1.To run the Problem Steps Recorder, click Start and in the run line type "problem steps." Then click the "Record steps to reproduce the problem" link.

2.Once in the Program Steps Recorder, click the Start Record button and repeat the steps you performed to get the error originally.

3.While running through the steps, you can make a note to describe what you're doing by clicking the Add Comment button, then selecting the area you're making a comment about.

4.Upon completion, click Stop Record button and you'll be prompted to save the file. Save the .zip file in a location you'll remember, such as your Desktop.


How do I view a Problem Steps Recorder file?

1.Extract the .zip file.

2.Open the folder and you should see an MHTML (.mht) file containing the steps that had been previously recorded.

3.Double-click the file to go through the steps needed to duplicate the problem.
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Post by: MysteRy on December 03, 2014, 07:53:41 PM
Zero wait state

Zero wait state is a term used to describe a computer system that runs at its maximum speed without waiting for slower components such as the computer memory.
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Post by: MysteRy on December 08, 2014, 10:14:12 PM
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Shortcut

In Microsoft Windows, a shortcut is a link that points to a program on the computer. Shortcuts allow you to create links to programs in any folder, Start bar, Taskbar, Desktop or other locations on the computer. A shortcut in Windows has a small arrow in the bottom left corner of the icon and are files that end with a file extension of .lnk. The picture shows an example of a Windows shortcut that links to the game SimCity. If you are more familiar with Linux, you can think of a shortcut as a symbolic link.
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Post by: MysteRy on December 15, 2014, 07:38:05 PM
DTX

DTX is a form factor for motherboards, a variation of the ATX form factor. It was originally developed by AMD in January 2007 and was designed for smaller computers like home theater PCs (media center computers). The physical dimensions of a DTX motherboard is 8.0 inches by 9.6 inches and the board allowed for 2 expansion slots. A somewhat smaller version was also developed, called the Mini-DTX, having dimensions of 8.0 inches by 6.7 inches.

The DTX form factor provided a lower cost of manufacturing, due to the fewer layers of printed circuit board wiring required to make the board. It was intended to be an industry standard for small form factor computers, like the Shuttle "SFF" design. DTX motherboards are backward compatible with the ATX form factor, fitting in computer cases designed for ATX motherboards. It also works with a standard power supply, requiring the same 24-pin power connector that the ATX motherboard requires.
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Post by: MysteRy on December 22, 2014, 08:28:33 PM
System Restore

Feature introduced with Microsoft Windows XP and also found later versions that creates automatic backups also known as restore points, either during significant events or at a specific time of the users choosing. Below is an example of what the System Restore Window may look like.

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Windows XP System Restore

Tip: You can run the System Restore from the Run or Windows command line by running the rstrui file. For example, in Run or the Start menu type "rstrui" and press enter to open System Restore.
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Post by: MysteRy on December 29, 2014, 08:11:09 PM
Wallpaper

Today, more commonly referred to as the desktop background in Windows, a wallpaper is a graphic image that appears as a backdrop of the GUI Desktop. In the picture below, is an example of a Microsoft Windows 95 Desktop, the wallpaper is a picture of white clouds over a blue sky, which is the default wallpaper included with Microsoft Windows 95.

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Internet Explorer Users Tip

Users using Microsoft Internet Explorer also have the ability of setting any image they view on the Internet as their wallpaper. To do this, right-click on the image you want to set as your wallpaper and select Set as Background.

Additional Information:

When setting an Internet Picture as your background, it saves the image to your hard drive. Below is an example of where this file may be saved.

C:\Documents and settings\<username>\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
File name = "Internet Explorer Wallpaper.bmp"

Note: The "Application Data" folder is a hidden folder. If you do not see this folder, you must enable hidden files.

Other Internet browser users tip

Additionally, other Internet browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox, also include the ability to set images on the Internet as the wallpaper using similar steps to those mentioned above. Right-click on a web browser image and choose the option: Set As Desktop Background.
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Post by: MysteRy on January 05, 2015, 07:46:48 PM
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Trackball

An input device that looks like an upside-down mouse. The onscreen pointer is moved by the trackball with a thumb or finger. A trackball requires less arm and wrist motion that a regular mouse takes and therefore is often less stressful for the user to use, helping to prevent RSI. The picture of the Logitech Cordless Trackball mouse is an example of what a trackball mouse may look like.
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Post by: MysteRy on January 12, 2015, 09:00:45 PM
Graphic conversion program

A graphic conversion program is a software program or feature that converts an image to a different file format. For example, converting a .GIF graphic into another format such as .JPG.
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Post by: MysteRy on January 19, 2015, 08:46:02 PM
Bind

1. In computer programming, to bind is to create a connection between two or more programming objects for a specified amount of time.

2. In computer networking, bind allows a resource to be sent or received. For example, one may bind a request to TCP/IP indicating that it is ready to receive or send information.

Computer network and network card help and support

3. In IBM's System Network Architecture, to bind is to setup a session between two logical units or network end points prior to communicating.

4. When referring to the computer keyboard or gaming, a binding or key binding refers to assigning an action to a single key. For example, a player could bind their keyboard space bar to shoot a gun in a game, however, another player may have their space bar key bound to jump their character. Key bindings are usually found within a games options or controls.

Computer keyboard help and support

5. BIND is also short for Berkeley Internet Name Domain and is a popular name (DNS) server software originally designed for BSD.

6. In a MMO game, bind may also refer to a bind point.
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Post by: MysteRy on January 26, 2015, 09:12:58 PM
Word

1. In general, a word is a single element of speech that is typically separated by spaces and helps form a sentence. For example, this sentence contains seven words. The English language contains several hundred thousand different words and Computer Hope lists over 11,000 computer related words in its computer dictionary.

Tip on deleting one word at a time.

2. With computers, a word is a single unit of measurement that is assumed to be a 16-bits in length value. However, can be any set value, common values included: 16, 18, 24, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 64.

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3. When referring to a word processor, Winword, Word or MS Word is short for Microsoft Word and also sometimes used as an abbreviation for Microsoft WordPad. It is more appropriate to refer to each of these programs using their full names. However, most people automatically assume that "Word" is Microsoft Word.

Microsoft Word is a word processor that allows you to create professional looking document, report, letter, and résumé. Unlike a plaintext editor, Microsoft Word has features such as a spell checker, grammar check, support for hundreds of different fonts, HTML support, image support, advanced page layout features, and much more. Below is an example of what Microsoft Word may look like, in this example we are showing Microsoft Word 2010.

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Where do you find or start Microsoft Word?

If Microsoft Word is installed and you are running Microsoft Windows, you can find Microsoft Word in the Start Menu. Keep in mind that new computers do not include Microsoft Word, and it must be purchased and installed before it can run on your computer. If you do not have the money for a word processor, there are also free word processing programs that can be used in place of Word.
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Post by: MysteRy on February 02, 2015, 08:25:10 AM
Ribbon

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When referring to Microsoft Office 2007 and later versions, the Ribbon is a feature of the window that replaces the traditional File menu that has been found in all previous versions of Office and other Windows programs. As can be seen the image, the Ribbon is displayed for what you're currently doing. In this example, the Ribbon for Write is being displayed.

The Ribbon will dynamically change depending on what you're doing in the Word, Excel, or the Office program with the Ribbon. For example, if you're working with images the Ribbon displays all available changes that can be done with the Ribbon.

How do I hide the Ribbon?

1.Click the small down arrow at the very top of the window shown next to the printer icon in the above example. Note: If no printer icon is shown it would be next to the blue arrow.

2.In the menu that appears after clicking this icon select Minimize the Ribbon
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Post by: MysteRy on February 10, 2015, 07:54:49 AM
Heuristic

A way of resolving an issue by discovering or experimenting instead of following specific instructions, formulas, or procedures. For example, an antivirus program may use heuristic detection to help identify a unknown virus or other malware.
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Post by: MysteRy on February 18, 2015, 09:43:01 AM
Joule

The joule is a scientific unit, represented by the letter J, which measures an amount of energy, heat, or work. One joule is equal to the amount of work done (energy transferred) when one Newton (another scientific unit, represented by N) of force is applied through a distance of one meter. A Newton is the amount of force required to move one kilogram at a speed of one meter divided by the amount of time in seconds (represented by s), squared.

In other words, J = N * m = kg * m^2 / s^2.
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Post by: MysteRy on February 24, 2015, 09:06:26 PM
Feature

Sometimes abbreviated as feat, a feature is a special addition that, by default, is not enabled or included in previous releases of the product. For example, a new feature may be the capability to spell check a document in a word processor.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 02, 2015, 01:27:45 PM
Clock pulse

Alternatively referred to as a CP, the Clock pulse is a vibration of a quartz crystal located inside the computer that helps in determining the speed of the computer's processor in MHz or GHz by counting each pulse.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 09, 2015, 07:24:43 AM
DDE

Short for Dynamic Data Exchange, DDE is a two-way connection between two or more programs that allow programs to exchange data while both programs are running.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 16, 2015, 10:36:18 PM
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Webcam

A webcam is a hardware camera connected to a computer that allows anyone connected to the Internet to view either still pictures or motion video of a user or other object. The picture of the Logitech Webcam C270 is a good example of what a webcam may look like. Today, most webcams are either embedded into the display with laptop computers or connected to the USB or Firewire port on the computer.

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The first webcam is considered to be the XCoffee aka the Trojan Room coffee pot, the camera was first created in 1991 with the help of Quentin Stafford-Fraser and Paul Jardetzky and connected to the Internet in November of 1993 with the help of Daniel Gordon and Martyn Johnson. The camera monitored a coffee pot outside the Trojan Room in the University of Cambridge, so people didn't have to make trips to the coffee pot when it didn't have any coffee. After being mentioned in the press, the website had over 150,000 people online watching the coffee pot. The webcam went offline August 22, 2001. In the picture to the left, is an example of what the XCoffee webcam looked like.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 24, 2015, 08:40:31 PM
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Output device

An output device is any peripheral that receives data from a computer, usually for display, projection, or physical reproduction. For example, the image shows an inkjet printer, an output device that can make a hard copy of any information shown on your monitor. Below is a listing of all the different output devices used with a computer.

Types of output devices

3D Printer
Braille embosser
Braille reader
Flat panel
GPS
Headphones
Computer Output Microfilm (COM)
Monitor
Plotter
Printer (Dot matrix printer, Inkjet printer, and Laser printer)
Projector
Sound card
Speakers
Speech-generating device (SGD)
TV
Video card

Tip:Keep in mind that drives such as a CD-ROM, DVD, and a Floppy diskette drive may be capable of sending the computer information, but they are not output devices. These are considered storage devices.
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Post by: MysteRy on March 30, 2015, 08:16:51 PM
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Antistatic bag

An antistatic bag is a bag that has been specially designed to help prevent static electricity inside the bag. These bags are often used to store and transfer electrostatic sensitive equipment. If you have ever purchased a computer hardware device such as a hard drive, sound card, or video card it is likely it came inside a dark gray antistatic bag. The picture is an example of what an antistatic bag may look like.

Caution:
Remember that only the inside of an antistatic bag is protected, placing a hardware device on top of the bag and not inside of the bag will not protect it. In fact, it is often more dangerous to place an electrostatic sensitive device on top of the bag.

Tip:
 If you are planning on replacing or doing any computer repair having one or more antistatic bag as part of your tools can help make sure any removed devices stay safe.
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Post by: MysteRy on April 13, 2015, 08:08:20 PM
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Monitor

1. Alternatively referred to as a video display terminal (VDT) and video display unit (VDU), a monitor encompasses a display screen for video images and casing that holds it. In its most common usage, monitor refers only to devices that contain no electronic equipment other than what is essentially needed to display and adjust the characteristics of an image.

Like most early TVs, the early computer monitor's were comprised of a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and a fluorescent screen. Today, all monitors are created using flat panel display technology; like that shown in the image.

2. Monitor is a term to describe the process of viewing or watching over someone or something.

3. Used frequently with machines utilizing punch card input, a resident monitor was system software that came before, but was very similar to an operating system.
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Post by: MysteRy on April 29, 2015, 09:58:38 PM
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Microphone

Sometimes abbreviated as mic, a microphone is a hardware peripheral originally invented by Emile Berliner in 1877 that allows computer users to input audio into their computers. The picture is an example of Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone - Silver Edition and an example of what a high quality computer microphone may look like.

Most microphones connect to the computer using the "mic" port on the computer sound card. See our sound card definition for further information about these ports and an example of what they look like on your computer. Higher quality microphones or microphones with additional features such as the one shown on this page will connect to the USB port.

What is a microphone used for?

Below is a short list of all the different uses a microphone could be used for on a computer.

VoIP

Voice recognition

Computer gaming

Online chatting

Recording voice for dictation, singing, and podcasts

Recording musical instruments
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Post by: MysteRy on May 14, 2015, 11:12:55 PM
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LOL

1. Shorthand for Laughing out Loud or Laugh out Loud, LOL is the most commonly used chat expressions to illustrate you are laughing during a text conversation or that you found something funny. LOL is also less commonly short for Lots of Laughter and Laughing on Line and is also often substituted by LAL, LAWL (Laughing a Whole Lot), LOLZ, LUL, and LULZ. Although already an abbreviation LOL is also sometimes further abbreviated as LL.
Finally, LAWL is also used as a slang term that phonetically spells out 'lol'. This is often said in the real life or over VoIP by someone who may type in lol a lot in chat.

2. Although not as common as the above definition of LOL, this term can also mean Lots of Love and may be something added at the end of an e-mail, letter, or other correspondence.

3. Short for Lots of Luck, LOL is another way of wishing someone good luck. This term could also be used sarcastically as telling someone they don't have a chance.

4. Short for League of Legends, LOL is an online multiplayer game.
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Post by: MysteRy on May 18, 2015, 10:13:20 PM
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ZIF socket

Short for Zero Insertion Force socket, the ZIF socket was designed by Intel and included a small lever to insert and remove the computer processor. Using the lever allows you to add and remove a computer processor without any tools and requires no force (zero force). All processor sockets from the Socket 2 and higher have been a ZIF socket design. The picture shows an Intel OverDrive socket and an example of a ZIF socket.
Note: During the evolution of the processor Intel did use a slot processor.
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Post by: MysteRy on May 30, 2015, 10:47:48 PM
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CD-IN

Alternatively referred to as the optical drive audio connector, the CD-IN is a four-pin connector found on a computer motherboard or sound card that connects an optical drives audio to the motherboard or sound card audio. The picture shows a black four-pin connector and an example of what this connector looks like on a computer motherboard.

An example of how this connector could be used is connecting the four pin wire from the back of a CD-ROM drive to the connection on the motherboard, allowing the user to listen to an audio CD.
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Post by: MysteRy on June 09, 2015, 07:35:47 PM
Administrator

1. Alternatively referred to as an admin, administrator, and gatekeeper, root is a superuser on a computer or network and has complete control. When referring to a Unix and Linux computer this user is often known as root and on a Windows computer and on a network this user is often referred to as an administrator. However, each of these terms is interchangeable.

When dealing with computer's there can be many different administrators in a company, in the list below are just a few examples of the different administrators a company may employ.

Types of network administrators

Database Administrator

IT Network Administrator

LAN or Network Administrator

Linux Administrator - Individual responsible for Linux related systems.

System Administrator (sysadmin) - Individual responsible for managing the users and system settings of computers.
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Post by: MysteRy on June 16, 2015, 09:11:46 PM
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EDVAC

Short for Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer, EDVAC is one of the first electronic computers that utilized the binary system that first began performing basic tasks in 1951. The picture is a public-domain U.S. Army Photo of the EDVAC, from K. Kempf. and the History of Computing.
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Post by: MysteRy on June 23, 2015, 10:52:26 PM
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E-waste

Short for electronic waste, e-waste is a term used to describe the refuse generated by electronic equipment such as monitors, computers, and mobile devices. E-waste encompasses the materials used to manufacture electronic devices as well.
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Post by: MysteRy on July 04, 2015, 07:04:49 PM
System File

A file critical to the proper function of an operating system which, if deleted or modified, may cause it to no longer work. Often these files are hidden and cannot be deleted because they are in use by the operating system. A system file is also an attribute that can be added to any file in Widows or DOS using the .sys file extension. Although this process allows the operating system to know the file is important, it does not make the file a system file.

Tip: If you are looking for help about a system file and know its name, try using the search function.
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Post by: MysteRy on July 12, 2015, 01:34:07 PM
Explode

1. Alternatively referred to as decompress, uncompress, or unpack, explode is the process of taking a compressed file and restoring it back to its original form.

2. Linux command, see the uncompress command page for additional information about this command.
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Post by: MysteRy on July 27, 2015, 08:25:43 PM
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Silicon chip

A silicon chip is an integrated circuit made primarily of silicon; silicon is one of the most common substances used to develop computer chips. The picture shows an example of a silicon wafer with dozens of individual silicon chips.

Steps on how Silicon is formed into chips

1.Silicon is formed into pure silicon crystals using the Czochralski method, which involves using electric arc furnaces to transform raw materials (mostly quartz rock) into metallurgical-grade silicon.

2.To help reduce any impurities the silicon is converted into a liquid, distilled, and then formed back into rods.

3.The rods or poly silicon is then broken up into chunks and placed into a special oven that is purged with Argon gas to eliminate any air. The oven melts the chunks when heated to over 2,500° Fahrenheit.

4.After the chunks have been melted, the molten silicon is spun in a crucible while a small seed crystal is inserted into the molten silicon.

5.While continuing to spin and cool the seed is slowly pulled out of the molten silicon resulting in one large crystal. Often weighing more than several hundred pounds.

6.The large silicon crystal is then tested and x-rayed to make sure it is pure.

7.If the crystal is found to be pure it is cut into thin slices called wafers, like the one shown on this page.

8.After being cut each wafer is buffered to remove any impurities that may have been caused when it was sliced.

9.Once all buffering has been completed the wafer is inserted into a machine that etches the silicon with the circuit design. These designs are etched using a process called photolithography.

10.Photolithography works by first coating the wafer using a photo sensitive chemicals that harden when exposed to UV light and then exposing the wafer to the chip design layer using a UV light.

11.After being exposed the remaining photo sensitive chemicals are washed away leaving only the chip design. Depending on the requirements of that layer after the chemicals are washed away it may be cooked, blasted with ionized plasma, or bathed in metals. Each chip design has multiple layers, so the photolithography steps are repeated several times for each layer until complete.

12.Finally, each silicon chip is sliced from the wafer.
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Post by: MysteRy on August 10, 2015, 07:55:49 AM
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Ink cartridge

Disposable container that contains ink for an inkjet printer. An inkjet printer may only have one ink cartridge that contains only black or each of the primary colors including black. In the image above, is an example of ink cartridges. As can be seen there are four different cartridges, each containing their own color, in this example cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK).
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Post by: MysteRy on August 23, 2015, 07:43:40 AM
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Jump List

Jump List is a feature introduced in Windows 7. This feature allows you to view recent documents in a program that is pinned to your taskbar. To do this, right-click on any program that has an icon in the taskbar, and it will bring up a list of recently modified documents within that program. The picture is an example of a Jump List in Windows 7.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 06, 2015, 07:31:21 AM
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Emoji

An emoji is an electronic pictograph (picture conveying a message) originally used in Japan, and now all over the world. The word emoji (絵文字) literally translates to "picture character." It is similar to an ASCII emoticon and is frequently a variation on a smiley face; although other forms exist.
Emoji are now part of the Unicode character set, and can be used in e-mails and text messages on iOS or Android devices.
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Post by: MysteRy on September 25, 2015, 07:30:36 AM
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GNOME

Short for GNU Network Object Model Environment, GNOME is an easy to use graphical user interface (GUI) and a set of computer desktop applications for Unix-based operating systems. In the image above, is an example screenshot of GNOME 2.14.
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Post by: MysteRy on October 04, 2015, 07:49:29 AM
Navigation Pane

Introduced in Microsoft Windows Vista, the Navigation Pane has taken the place of the Places bar. Found on the left side of the Open or Save in Windows, the Navigation Pane lists all of the drives, history, Desktop, and Downloads that used to be on the Places bar. Below is an example of the Windows Navigation Pane.

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Post by: SiVa000000 on March 08, 2016, 05:53:55 PM
Pen tablet
A graphics tablet (also digitizer, digital drawing tablet, pen tablet, digital art board) is a computer input device that enables a user to hand-draw images, animations and graphics, with a special pen-like stylus, similar to the way a person draws images with a pencil and paper. These tablets may also be used to capture data or handwritten signatures. It can also be used to trace an image from a piece of paper which is taped or otherwise secured to the tablet surface. Capturing data in this way, by tracing or entering the corners of linear poly-lines or shapes, is called digitizing.
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