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What Are Raster Graphics?

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Raster graphics, also known as bitmaps, are computer graphics made up of tiny rectangular pixels arranged in a grid formation that can represent an image.

What Is Firmware?

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Firmware is a type of software embedded in the ROM that contains the programming needed to boot a device and the instructions it needs to operate and communicate with other hardware.

What Is Beta Software?

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Beta software is a pre-release of software that is in the process of being tested. It is not officially released and may contain bugs or performance issues.

What Is A WIMP Interface?

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Stands for Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointers. WIMP describes a GUI that uses a pointer, such as a mouse cursor, to navigate and interact with the computer using windows, icons, and menus.

What Is Net Neutrality?

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Net neutrality is the principle that ISPs should treat all internet traffic equally. Regardless of the device, application, platform, or protocol...

What Is Internet Censorship?

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Internet censorship is the control of what can be accessed or viewed online. For example, in some countries, users may not have access to some websites as access may be blocked by their ISP.

What Is The Dark Web?

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The dark web is part of the World Wide Web content that is intentionally hidden and can only be accessed by special software, configurations, or authorisation.

What Is A Mail Merge?

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A mail merge is the process of producing multiple letters or documents that are personalised to each recipient. This allows standard letters or documents to be easily customised.

What Is A URL Slug?

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A URL slug is the end part of the URL after the backslash that identifies the content of a webpage.

What Is Machine Learning?

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Machine learning is a type of AI that focuses on algorithms that can learn and adapt from historical data without explicitly being instructed.

What Is Plug and Play?

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Plug and play (PnP) is a technology that allows peripheral devices to be configured and used without the need to manually install drivers or configure device settings.

What Is Safe Mode?

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Safe Mode starts an operating system in a limited state and only loads the necessary files required for the computer to boot.

What Is A Plugin?

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A plugin is a software component that extends the functionality or adds additional features to another program.

What Is Content Syndication?

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Password cracking is the process of attempting to discover the correct passwords stored on a computer or a network. This is usually accomplished by guessing the password.

What Is Password Cracking?

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Password cracking is the process of attempting to discover the correct passwords stored on a computer or a network. This is usually accomplished by guessing the password.

What Is Credential Stuffing?

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Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack that happens after a user account has been compromised. It involves the attacker trying the same username and password combination on other websites and services.

What Is A Smart Card?

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A smart card is a physical card with a microprocessor or memory chip used to authenticate a user and provide access to systems and services.

What Is Biometric Access Control?

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Biometric access control uses biological features to authenticate users and control physical access to a room or electronic device.

What Is Data Integrity?

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Data integrity refers to maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data throughout its lifecycle.

What Is PaaS?

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Stands for Platform As A Service. PaaS is a form of cloud computing that extends IaaS to include development tools, such as operating systems and virtual machines.

What Is IaaS?

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Stands for Infrastructure As A Service. IaaS is a form of cloud computing that provides access to computing resources over the internet, such as server storage space, and networking resources.

What Is A Password Manager?

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A password manager is a software program that allows users to create, save, and manage passwords across different websites, services, and apps.

What Is SaaS?

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Stands for Software As A Service. SaaS is a distribution model of cloud computing that hosts software applications, called web services.

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is the use of bots, software, or machines to mimic human intelligence processes, such as solving problems, perceiving new data, answering questions, and more.

What Is Google AMP?

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Stands for Google Accelerated Mobile Pages. AMP is an open-source project designed to improve the loading time of webpages for mobile devices.

What Is GPS?

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Stands for Global Positioning System. GPS is a satellite navigation system owned by the US government that provides users with navigation, positioning, and timing services.

What Is A SIM Card?

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Stands for a Subscriber Identification Module card. A SIM card is a small, removable card that contains a computer chip which stores identifying information about...

What Is A Bug Bounty?

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A bug bounty is a reward offered by the owners of a system, computer program, or website, for discovering and reporting a security vulnerability, bug, or weakness.

What Is CCTV?

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Stands for Closed Circuit Television. CCTV is a system that consists of video cameras, recorders, and displays for monitoring an area that needs constant observation.

What Is MICR?

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Stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. MICR, pronounced "mick-er", is a character recognition technology developed in the late 1950s used to recognise characters with special ink and characters.