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Heuristic Definition and Meaning

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Heuristic, pronounced hyoo-ri-stihk, is a Greek term for individually finding or discovering. In computer science,...
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Hackerspace Definition & Meaning

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What is a hackerspace? A hackerspace, also known as a hacklab, incubator, or hackspace, is a...
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Random Access Memory (RAM)...

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Random Access Memory (RAM) reviewed by Web Webster   Random Access Memory (RAM) is a high-speed component...
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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, 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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Heuristic Definition and Meaning

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Heuristic, pronounced hyoo-ri-stihk, is a Greek term for individually finding or discovering....
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Hackerspace Definition & Meaning

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What is a hackerspace? A hackerspace, also known as a hacklab, incubator, or...
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Random Access Memory (RAM) reviewed by Web Webster   Random Access Memory (RAM) is...
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The Complete List of 1500+ Common Text Abbreviations & Acronyms

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Text Abbreviations reviewed by Web Webster   From A3 to ZZZ we list 1,559...
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First to Fifth Generations of Computers

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Windows Operating System History & Versions

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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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Hotmail [Outlook] Email Accounts Guide for 2021

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Hotmail was one of the first public webmail services that could be...
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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) 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 Meaning & Definition

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Heuristic Definition and Meaning

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Heuristic, pronounced hyoo-ri-stihk, is a Greek term for individually finding or discovering. In computer science, it refers to a method of finding an acceptable...
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Hackerspace Definition & Meaning

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What is a hackerspace? A hackerspace, also known as a hacklab, incubator, or hackspace, is a flexible workspace designed for people who share common interests,...
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Random Access Memory (RAM) Definition & Meaning

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Random Access Memory (RAM) reviewed by Web Webster   Random Access Memory (RAM) is a high-speed component in devices that temporarily stores all information a device...
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OEM – original equipment manufacturer

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OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer reviewed by Web Webster OEM (pronounced as separate letters) is short for original equipment manufacturer, which is a somewhat misleading...
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