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UPC Meaning & Definition

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A Universal Product Code (UPC) is a unique 12-digit number assigned to...
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Call Center CRM Software...

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Call center customer relationship management (CRM) software is a tool that call...
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Toggle Definition & Meaning

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Definition...

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

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  By Abby Dykes A hypervisor, also known as a virtual machine motor or...
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What is SQL?

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SQL is a standardized query language for requesting information from a database....
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Authentication Definition & Meaning

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Authentication refers to the process of identifying an individual, usually based on...
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SSL Meaning & Definition

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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...
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Hologram Definition & Meaning

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A hologram, also known as a holograph, is a three-dimensional (3D) projection...
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Event-Driven Application Definition &...

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Event-driven applications perform based on events, which are things that take place...
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Phishing Definition & Meaning

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What is phishing? Phishing is a type of cybercrime in which victims are...
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The Complete List of Text Abbreviations & Acronyms

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From A3 to ZZZ we list 1,559 text message and online chat...
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What are the 5 Generations of Computers?

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Learn about each of the 5 generations of computers and major technology...
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Windows Operating System History & Versions

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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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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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By Vangie Beal Hotmail was one of the first public webmail services that...
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FPS Meaning & Definition

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1. Short for frames per second, fps is a measure of how...
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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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Common Intermediate Format

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(n.) A video format used in videoconferencing systems that easily supports both...
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ALM Meaning & Definition

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Abbreviated as ALM, Application Lifecycle Management refers to the capability to integrate,...
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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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Hologram Definition & Meaning

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A hologram, also known as a holograph, is a three-dimensional (3D) projection that can be seen without the use of specialized cameras or glasses....
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Event-Driven Application Definition & Meaning

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Event-driven applications perform based on events, which are things that take place in the application and trigger a response. Event-driven applications are designed with...
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Phishing Definition & Meaning

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What is phishing? Phishing is a type of cybercrime in which victims are contacted by email, telephone, or text message by an attacker posing as...
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No-Code Development Definition & Meaning

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No-code development is a method of application development that allows people without programming experience to design apps. Along with low-code development, it's become a...
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