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Binary |
Relating to, using, or expressed in a system of numerical notation that has 2 rather than 10 as a base |
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Distributed processing |
Distributed processing is a phrase used to refer to a variety of computer systems that use more than one computer (or processor) to run an application. This includes parallel processing in which a single computer uses more than one CPU to execute programs. |
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mainframe computer |
Mainframe computers (colloquially referred to as "big iron") are computers used primarily by large organizations for critical applications, bulk data processing such as census, industry and consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning and transaction processing. |
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petabyte |
A petabyte (PB) is 1015 bytes of data, 1,000 terabytes (TB) or 1,000,000 gigabytes (GB). |
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tablet computer |
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tablet computer |
a computer that accepts input directly onto an LCD screen rather than via a keyboard or mouse. |
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bar code reader |
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Control (Ctrl) key |
actions like ctrl+a ctrl+v ctrl+c |
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driver |
A driver is software that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or devices. Withoutdrivers, the hardware you connect to your computer—for example, a video card or a printer—won't work properly. |
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hot-swappable |
A hot swap is the replacement of a hard drive, CD-ROM drive, power supply, or other device with a similar device while the computer system using it remains in operation. The replacement can be because of a device failure or, for storage devices, to substitute other data. |
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Num Lock key |
It locks the num pad so you can type numbers |
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resolution |
The number of horizontal and vertical pixels on a display screen. The more pixels, the more information is visible without scrolling. Screen resolutions have a pixel count such as 1600x1200, which means 1,600 horizontal pixels and 1,200 vertical pixels. |
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touch screen |
a display device that allows a user to interact with a computer by touching areas on the screen. |
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Blu-ray |
a format of DVD designed for the storage of high-definition video and data. |
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IBM compatible |
IBM PC compatible computers are those similar to the original IBM PC, XT, and AT and able to run the same software as those. Such computers used to be referred to as PC clones, or IBM clones. |
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revolutions per minute (rpm) |
Revolutions per minute (abbreviated rpm, RPM, rev/min, r/min) is a measure of the frequency of rotation, specifically the number ofrotations around a fixed axis in one minute. It is used as a measure of rotational speed of a mechanical component. |
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beta tester |
In software development, a beta test is the second phase of software testing in which a sampling of the intended audience tries the product out. (Beta is the second letter of the Greek alphabet.) Originally, the term alpha test meant the first phase of testing in a software development process. |
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edit |
prepare (written material) for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it. |
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Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) |
picture format |
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release to manufacturing (RTM) |
The term "release to manufacturing", also known as "going gold", is a term used when a software product is ready to be delivered or provided to the customer. This build may be digitally signed, allowing the end user to verify the integrity and authenticity of the software purchase |
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Web log |
A blog (a truncation of the expression weblog) is a discussion or informational site published on the World Wide Web and consisting of discrete entries ("posts") typically displayed in reverse chronological order (the most recent post appears first). |
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end-user license agreement (EULA) |
In proprietary software, an end-user license agreement (EULA) or software license agreement is the contract between the licensor and purchaser, establishing the purchaser's right to use the software. |
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column heading |
In Excel and other spreadsheet applications, the column header is the colored row of letters used to identify each column within the sheet, or workbook. The column header row is located above the row one |
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Quick Launch toolbar |
The Quick Launch toolbar is a section of your taskbar near the Start menu where you can add shortcuts to programs. The Quick Launch toolbar always stays visible, even when you have a window open, for easy access to your shortcuts. |
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Data |
the quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer, being stored and transmitted in the form of electrical signals and recorded on magnetic, optical, or mechanical recording media. |
