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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a wide-ranging branch of computer science concerned with...
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Hypervisor

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A hypervisor, also known as a virtual machine motor or virtualizer, is...
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Authentication

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Authentication refers to the process of identifying an individual, usually based on...
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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol developed by Netscape for providing...
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Endpoint Detection and Response...

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Endpoint Detection and Response, or EDR, is a form of technology that...
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Study Guide

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Companies and organizations will use a VPN to communicate confidentially over a public network and to send voice, video or data. ...
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Computer Architecture Study Guide

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Computer architecture provides an introduction to system design basics for most computer science students. This computer architecture study guide describes the...
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Network Fundamentals Study Guide

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Networking fundamentals teaches the building blocks of modern network design. Learn different types of networks, concepts, architecture and design. Networking fundamentals teaches computer science students...
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

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Robotic process automation (RPA) is a way to automate repetitive, time-consuming tasks...
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Internet of Things

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects that...
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Brave Browser

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Brave is an open-source web browser built on the Chrome web browser...
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The Complete List of 1697 Common Text Abbreviations & Acronyms

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Computers

What are the Five Generations of Computers? (1st to 5th)

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Reviewed by Web Webster Each generation of computer has brought significant advances...
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List of Windows Operating System Versions & History [In Order]

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The Windows operating system (Windows OS) refers to a family of operating...
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How to Create a Website Shortcut on Your Desktop

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Website Shortcut on Your Desktop reviewed by Web Webster   This Webopedia guide will...
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What Are the 7 Layers of the OSI Model?

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The Open System Interconnection (OSI) model defines a networking framework to implement...
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Hotmail [Outlook] Email Accounts

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Launched in 1996, Hotmail was one of the first public...
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FPS (Frames Per Second)

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What is FPS (Frames Per Second)? 1. Short for frames per second, fps...
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Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

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Optical image stabilization (OIS) is a camera component that compensates in real-time...
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(n.) A video format used in videoconferencing systems that easily supports both...
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ALM

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Application lifecycle management (ALM) refers to the capability to integrate, coordinate and...
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Remote Working Software

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Remote working software is software that enables workers outside of a main...
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Marketing Automation Software

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Marketing automation software is an advanced platform designed to help marketers plan...
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

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Robotic process automation (RPA) is a way to automate repetitive, time-consuming tasks using software with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) features. Businesses...
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Internet of Things

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects that feature an IP address for internet connectivity and the communication that occurs...
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Brave Browser

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Brave is an open-source web browser built on the Chrome web browser with a focus on user privacy. How Is Brave different from other...
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Blockchain as a Service (BaaS)

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Blockchain as a service (BaaS) is a service model provided by third-party vendors to help companies optimize existing blockchain technologies and transactions for their...
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