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  • December 29, 2022 29Dec2022 Definição

    802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)

    802.11ac, also known as Gigabit Wi-Fi, is a specification in the IEEE 802.11 family applicable to WLANs (wireless local area networks). Continue Reading

  • December 29, 2022 29Dec2022 Definição

    CompTIA Project+

    CompTIA Project+ is the Computing Technology Industry Association's certification program designed to demonstrate a person has a validated understanding of and skills in project management. Continue Reading

  • December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 Definição

    plane (in networking)

    A plane is an integral component of telecommunications architecture and networks. Continue Reading

  • December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 Definição

    Multiple Document Interface (MDI)

    Multiple Document Interface (MDI) is a Microsoft Windows programming interface for creating an application that enables users to work with multiple documents simultaneously. Continue Reading

  • December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 Definição

    planogram

    A planogram is a diagram that shows how and where specific retail products should be placed on retail shelves or displays to increase customer purchases. Continue Reading

  • December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 Definição

    Kotlin

    Kotlin is a statically typed, object-oriented programing language that is interoperable with the Java virtual machine, Java Class Libraries and Android. Continue Reading

  • December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 In Depth

    8 coding books to read in 2023

    Coding books are a great learning resource for developers of all skill levels and backgrounds, offering authoritative and comprehensive coverage of a specific topic area. Continue Reading

  • December 27, 2022 27Dec2022 Definição

    power take-off (PTO)

    Power take-off (PTO) is a device that transfers an engine's mechanical power to another piece of equipment. Continue Reading

  • December 27, 2022 27Dec2022 In Depth

    Digilantism explained: Everything you need to know

    With the rise of digital communications, some people turn to digilantism for justice and support. Here is how digilantism is used to gain advocacy for various causes. Continue Reading

  • December 22, 2022 22Dec2022 Definição

    persistent connection

    A persistent connection, also known as an HTTP persistent connection, refers to a network communication channel that remains open for further HTTP requests and responses instead of closing after a single exchange. Continue Reading

  • December 22, 2022 22Dec2022 Definição

    fully qualified domain name (FQDN)

    A fully qualified domain name (FQDN) is the complete address of an internet host or computer. Continue Reading

  • December 22, 2022 22Dec2022 Definição

    Firefox

    Firefox is a free, open source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation and Mozilla Corporation in 2004. Continue Reading

  • December 21, 2022 21Dec2022 Definição

    data source name (DSN)

    A data source name (DSN) is a data structure containing information about a specific database to which an Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) driver needs to connect. Continue Reading

  • December 21, 2022 21Dec2022 Definição

    geofencing

    Geofencing is a type of location-based marketing and advertising. Continue Reading

  • December 21, 2022 21Dec2022 In Depth

    5 ethical issues in marketing to avoid

    Marketing is about attracting customers and making sales. However, there are some unethical advertising and promotion tactics that may cause people to mistrust your brand. Continue Reading

  • December 20, 2022 20Dec2022 Definição

    surveillance capitalism

    Surveillance capitalism is an economic theory proposed by Harvard Business School Professor Emerita Shoshana Zuboff in 2014 that describes the modern, mass monetization of individuals' raw personal data in order to predict and modify their behavior. Continue Reading

  • December 19, 2022 19Dec2022 Definição

    cyberbullying

    Cyberbullying is a type of bullying in which one or more individuals use digital technologies to intentionally and repeatedly cause harm to another person. Continue Reading

  • December 16, 2022 16Dec2022 Definição

    stateless app

    A stateless app is an application program that does not save client data generated in one session for use in the next session with that client. Continue Reading

  • December 16, 2022 16Dec2022 In Depth

    9 resolutions for businesses going green in 2023

    Customers are concerned about the environment and may consider a company's impact. Using small steps, companies can improve their sustainability and lessen their carbon footprint. Continue Reading

  • December 16, 2022 16Dec2022 Definição

    decentralized finance (DeFi)

    Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an emerging model for organizing and enabling cryptocurrency-based transactions, exchanges and financial services. Continue Reading

  • December 16, 2022 16Dec2022 Definição

    thyristor

    A thyristor is a four-layer semiconductor device, consisting of alternating P-type and N-type materials (PNPN). Continue Reading

  • December 15, 2022 15Dec2022 In Depth

    2022 year in review: Top business topics

    The business world saw changes in 2022. Themes -- such as the rise and fall of cryptocurrency, changes to social media and navigating employment -- are all included in this review. Continue Reading

  • December 14, 2022 14Dec2022 Definição

    e-ticket (electronic ticket)

    An e-ticket (electronic ticket) is a paperless electronic document used for ticketing purposes, such as airfare or concert admission. Continue Reading

  • December 14, 2022 14Dec2022 Definição

    action plan

    An action plan is a document that lists what steps must be taken to achieve a specific goal. Continue Reading

  • December 14, 2022 14Dec2022 Definição

    debouncing

    Debouncing is removing unwanted input noise from buttons, switches or other user input. Continue Reading

  • December 14, 2022 14Dec2022 Definição

    default

    In computer technology, a default is a pre-designed value or setting that is used by a computer program when a value or setting is not specified by the program user. Continue Reading

  • December 13, 2022 13Dec2022 Definição

    AS/400 (IBM iSeries, AS/400e, eServer iSeries/400, Power Systems)

    The IBM Application System/400 -- or AS/400 -- is a family of midrange computers that was released in 1988, succeeding both System/36 and System/38 platforms. Continue Reading

  • December 13, 2022 13Dec2022 Definição

    applet

    An applet is a small computer program that performs a specific task. Continue Reading

  • December 13, 2022 13Dec2022 In Depth

    7 tips for hiring during a recession

    While budgets are tightened during economic downturns, recruiting may still be necessary. Here are some tips. Continue Reading

  • December 08, 2022 08Dec2022 Definição

    liquid

    A liquid is a type of matter with specific properties that make it less rigid than a solid but more rigid than a gas. Continue Reading

  • December 08, 2022 08Dec2022 Definição

    Hofstadter's law

    Hofstadter's law states that a project always takes longer than expected, even when the law is taken into account. Continue Reading

  • December 08, 2022 08Dec2022 Definição

    virtualization architecture

    A virtualization architecture is a conceptual model of a virtual infrastructure that is most frequently applied in cloud computing. Continue Reading

  • December 08, 2022 08Dec2022 Definição

    inductor

    An inductor is a passive electronic component that temporarily stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through the inductor's coil. Continue Reading

  • December 07, 2022 07Dec2022 Definição

    electrostatic field

    When two objects in each other's vicinity have different electrical charges, an electrostatic field exists between them. Continue Reading

  • December 07, 2022 07Dec2022 Definição

    normal distribution

    A normal distribution is a type of continuous probability distribution in which most data points cluster toward the middle of the range, while the rest taper off symmetrically toward either extreme. Continue Reading

  • December 07, 2022 07Dec2022 Definição

    vector

    A vector is a quantity or phenomenon that has two independent properties: magnitude and direction. Continue Reading

  • December 06, 2022 06Dec2022 Definição

    truth table

    A truth table is a breakdown of all the possible truth values returned by a logical expression. Continue Reading

  • December 05, 2022 05Dec2022 In Depth

    5 workplace ergonomic tools to improve employee experience

    Ergonomic technology offers employees a better and more comfortable working environment. These workplace ergonomics can improve employee experience and increase productivity. Continue Reading

  • December 05, 2022 05Dec2022 Definição

    soap opera effect (motion interpolation)

    The soap opera effect is the colloquial name for a visual effect caused by motion interpolation on television sets that some people find undesirable. Continue Reading

  • December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição

    audio

    Audio is sound that is within the acoustic range of human hearing. Continue Reading

  • December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição

    User Principal Name (UPN)

    In Microsoft Active Directory, a User Principal Name (UPN) is a username and domain in an email address format. Continue Reading

  • December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição

    iterative DNS query

    An iterative DNS query is a request for a website name or URL. Continue Reading

  • December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição

    pipelining

    Pipelining is the process of storing and prioritizing computer instructions that the processor executes. Continue Reading

  • December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição

    microchip

    A microchip -- also called a chip, computer chip or integrated circuit (IC) -- is a unit of integrated circuitry that is manufactured at a microscopic scale using a semiconductor material, such as silicon or, to a lesser degree, germanium. Continue Reading

  • December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição

    logical OR symbol

    In mathematics, the logical OR symbol is a Boolean function that is positioned between two statements to indicate an inclusive disjunction between them. Continue Reading

  • December 01, 2022 01Dec2022 Definição

    telemetry

    Telemetry is the automatic measurement and wireless transmission of data from remote sources. Continue Reading

  • December 01, 2022 01Dec2022 Definição

    C# (C-Sharp)

    C#, pronounced "C-sharp," is an object-oriented programming language from Microsoft that enables developers to build applications that run on the .NET platform. Continue Reading

  • November 30, 2022 30Nov2022 Definição

    search engine results page (SERP)

    A search engine results page (SERP) is the list of results that a search engine returns in response to a specific word or keyword phrase query. Continue Reading

  • November 30, 2022 30Nov2022 Definição

    Node.js (Node)

    Node.js (Node) is an open source, cross-platform runtime environment for executing JavaScript code. Continue Reading

  • November 29, 2022 29Nov2022 In Depth

    Generalist vs. specialist: What's the difference?

    Generalists have a wide spectrum of knowledge, while specialists are subject matter experts in their areas of study. Learn if employers prefer one type over the other. Continue Reading

  • November 29, 2022 29Nov2022 In Depth

    Data drives corporate social responsibility in tourism

    Mohammed El Amine Abdelli explains the tourism industry's need for a corporate social responsibility framework in his book 'Sustainability, Big Data, and Corporate Social Responsibility.' Continue Reading

  • November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 Definição

    Gmail

    Gmail (pronounced Gee-mail) is a free web-based email service that provides users with 15 GB of storage for messages and the ability to search for specific messages. Continue Reading

  • November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 Definição

    cursor

    A cursor is the position indicator on a computer display screen where a user can enter text. Continue Reading

  • November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 Definição

    pagination

    Pagination is the process of separating print or digital content into discrete pages. Continue Reading

  • November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 Definição

    Bitly

    Bitly is a URL shortener service that enables users to truncate webpage links. Continue Reading

  • November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 In Depth

    7 reasons why websites crash

    There are several reasons a website can crash, including broken code, malicious attacks and hosting errors. Another big reason websites can go down is massive traffic. Continue Reading

  • November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 Definição

    transparency

    Transparency is the quality of being easily seen through, while transparency in a business or governance context refers to being open and honest. Continue Reading

  • November 22, 2022 22Nov2022 Definição

    autocorrect

    Autocorrect is a word processing feature that identifies misspelled words, and uses algorithms to identify the words most likely to have been intended, and edits the text accordingly. Continue Reading

  • November 22, 2022 22Nov2022 Definição

    general-purpose computer

    A general-purpose computer is one that, given the application and required time, should be able to perform the most common computing tasks. Continue Reading

  • November 22, 2022 22Nov2022 Definição

    Portable Document Format (PDF)

    Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format that has captured all the elements of a printed document as an electronic image that users can view, navigate, print or forward to someone else. Continue Reading

  • November 21, 2022 21Nov2022 Definição

    search string

    A search string is the combination of text, numbers and sometimes special characters that a user enters into an application's search form to find specific types of information. Continue Reading

  • November 21, 2022 21Nov2022 In Depth

    8 communication and collaboration books to read in 2022

    Communication and collaboration tools are more important than ever as the workforce shifts to hybrid and remote work. Check out these books to learn more. Continue Reading

  • November 18, 2022 18Nov2022 Definição

    negative float (negative slack)

    Negative float, also known as negative slack, is a common concept in project management that refers to the amount of time that must be saved to complete a project on time. Continue Reading

  • November 18, 2022 18Nov2022 Definição

    com

    On the Internet, "com" is one of the top-level domain names that can be used when choosing a domain name. Continue Reading

  • November 18, 2022 18Nov2022 Definição

    capacitive touchscreen

    A capacitive touchscreen is a control display that uses the conductive touch of a human finger or a specialized input device for input and control. Continue Reading

  • November 18, 2022 18Nov2022 Definição

    XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language)

    XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) is a family of standards that specifies how to define Extensible Markup Language (XML) document transformation and presentation. Continue Reading

  • November 18, 2022 18Nov2022 In Depth

    Top 9 performance review questions and answers

    During performance review sessions, managers need to prepare the right questions for conversations with employees on the past year, career paths and goals for the upcoming year. Continue Reading

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  • November 17, 2022 17Nov2022 In Depth

    Mobile website vs. app: What's the difference?

    As mobile usage continues to grow, apps and mobile websites can help you connect with customers. A mobile website has a broader reach, but an app allows more interaction. Continue Reading

  • November 16, 2022 16Nov2022 Definição

    gaming

    Gaming is playing an electronic video game, which is often done on a dedicated gaming console, PC or smartphone. Continue Reading

  • November 16, 2022 16Nov2022 Definição

    widget

    In computing, a widget is an element of a graphical user interface that displays information or provides a specific way for a user to interact with the operating system (OS) or an application. Continue Reading

  • November 16, 2022 16Nov2022 Definição

    USART (universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter)

    A USART (universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter) is hardware that enables a device to communicate using serial protocols. Continue Reading

  • November 15, 2022 15Nov2022 Definição

    null set

    In mathematical sets, a null set is a set that does not contain any values or elements. Continue Reading

  • November 15, 2022 15Nov2022 Definição

    coulomb (C)

    A coulomb (C) is the standard unit of electric charge in the International System of Units (SI). Continue Reading

  • November 14, 2022 14Nov2022 Definição

    phase

    In electronic signaling, a phase is the position of a wave at a point in time (instant) on a waveform cycle. Continue Reading

  • November 14, 2022 14Nov2022 Definição

    square meter (meter squared)

    The square meter, also called the meter squared, is the International System of Units (SI) unit of area. Continue Reading

  • November 10, 2022 10Nov2022 Definição

    leaky bucket algorithm

    The leaky bucket algorithm is a "traffic shaping" algorithm to reduce the load the transport layer places on the network layer and reduce congestion in the network. Continue Reading

  • November 10, 2022 10Nov2022 Definição

    search engine

    A search engine is a coordinated set of programs that searches for and identifies items in a database that match specified criteria. Continue Reading

  • November 09, 2022 09Nov2022 Definição

    historical data

    Historical data, in a broad context, is data collected about past events and circumstances pertaining to a particular subject. Continue Reading

  • November 09, 2022 09Nov2022 Definição

    What is Wi-Fi Piggybacking?

    Piggybacking, in the context of Wi-Fi, is the use of a wireless connection to gain access to the internet without proper authority. Continue Reading

  • November 09, 2022 09Nov2022 In Depth

    10 best practices to make a mobile-friendly website

    By adopting practices such as building a responsive layout and decluttering design, you can improve mobile user experience and rank higher in search engines. Continue Reading

  • November 09, 2022 09Nov2022 Definição

    nibble

    In computing and digital technology, a nibble is four consecutive binary digits or half of an 8-bit byte. Continue Reading

  • November 08, 2022 08Nov2022 Definição

    information society

    Information Society is a term for a society in which the creation, distribution, and manipulation of information has become the most significant economic and cultural activity. Continue Reading

  • November 08, 2022 08Nov2022 Definição

    trackball

    A trackball is a computer cursor control device used in many laptop computer keyboards and older versions of computer mice. Continue Reading

  • November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 Definição

    falsifiability

    Falsifiability is the capacity for some proposition, statement, theory or hypothesis to be proven wrong. Continue Reading

  • November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 Definição

    Boolean

    In computing, the term Boolean means a result that can only have one of two possible values: true or false. Continue Reading

  • November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 Definição

    availability bias

    In psychology, the availability bias is the human tendency to rely on information that comes readily to mind when evaluating situations or making decisions. Continue Reading

  • November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 Definição

    EOM (end of message)

    EOM means 'end of message,' a phrase used in written communications -- typically email messages, instant messages or text -- to indicate a complete message that doesn't require a response. Continue Reading

  • November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 Definição

    accountability

    Accountability is an assurance that an individual or an organization is evaluated on its performance or behavior related to something for which it is responsible. Continue Reading

  • November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 In Depth

    15 highest-paying IT certifications in 2022

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect -- Professional tops the list of highest-paying certifications. Continue Reading

  • November 03, 2022 03Nov2022 Definição

    Adobe Flash

    Adobe Flash is a software platform used to create rich digital content containing animation, graphic effects, streaming video and other interactive elements to deliver engaging user experiences over many platforms, including desktops and mobile ... Continue Reading

  • November 03, 2022 03Nov2022 Definição

    operand

    In computing and mathematics, an operand is an object that is operated on by some type of operator. Continue Reading

  • November 02, 2022 02Nov2022 Definição

    display

    In computing, a display is a device with a screen that shows a rendered electronic image made up of pixels that are illuminated in a way that distinguishes text and graphic elements. Continue Reading

  • November 02, 2022 02Nov2022 Definição

    standing wave ratio (SWR)

    Standing wave ratio (SWR) is the ratio of the maximum magnitude or amplitude of a standing wave to its minimum magnitude. Continue Reading

  • November 02, 2022 02Nov2022 Definição

    intellectual property core (IP core)

    An intellectual property core (IP core) is a functional block of logic or data used to make a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or application-specific integrated circuit for a product. Continue Reading

  • November 02, 2022 02Nov2022 In Depth

    Gig economy vs. creator economy: What's the difference?

    With digital platforms and work flexibility, people are finding new ways to earn money. Two types of economies -- gig and creator -- offer alternative ways to make an income. Continue Reading

  • November 01, 2022 01Nov2022 Definição

    biotechnology (biotech)

    Biotechnology is the use of biology to develop new products, methods and organisms intended to improve human health and society. Continue Reading

  • November 01, 2022 01Nov2022 Definição

    Basel II

    Basel II is an international business standard that requires financial institutions to maintain enough cash reserves to cover risks incurred by their operations. Continue Reading

  • November 01, 2022 01Nov2022 Definição

    system of record (SOR)

    A system of record (SOR) is an information storage and retrieval system that stores valuable data on an organizational system or process. Continue Reading

  • October 31, 2022 31Oct2022 Definição

    embedded device

    An embedded device is part of a larger computing system and has a specific purpose. Continue Reading