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August 04, 2022 04Aug2022 In Depth

The future of the food industry: Food tech explained

Food tech shows how technology can improve the way the world grows, produces, distributes and supplies food by using technology such as AI and automation. Continue Reading

August 04, 2022 04Aug2022 Definição

WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get)

WYSIWYG (pronounced wiz-ee-wig) is a type of editing software that allows users to see and edit content in a form that appears as it would when displayed on an interface, webpage, slide presentation or printed document. Continue Reading

August 03, 2022 03Aug2022 Definição

Bootstrap

Bootstrap is a free, open source front-end development framework for the creation of websites and web apps. Continue Reading

August 03, 2022 03Aug2022 Definição

resolution

Resolution is the number of pixels -- picture elements or individual points of color -- that can be contained on a display screen or in a camera sensor. Continue Reading

August 03, 2022 03Aug2022 Definição

truncation error

A truncation error is the difference between an actual and a truncated, or cut-off, value. Continue Reading

August 02, 2022 02Aug2022 Definição

POST (Power-On Self-Test)

A Power-On Self-Test (POST) is an operation initiated by a computer after it has been turned on but before it boots up the OS. Continue Reading

August 02, 2022 02Aug2022 Definição

W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)

The W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) is an international organization that creates standards for the World Wide Web. Continue Reading

August 01, 2022 01Aug2022 Definição

stack pointer

A stack pointer is a small register that stores the memory address of the last data element added to the stack or, in some cases, the first available address in the stack. Continue Reading

August 01, 2022 01Aug2022 In Depth

Proof of work vs. proof of stake: What's the difference?

Proof of work and proof of stake use algorithms to validate cryptocurrency on a blockchain network. The main difference is how they choose and qualify users to add transactions. Continue Reading

August 01, 2022 01Aug2022 Definição

googol and googolplex

A googol is 10 to the 100th power, which is 1 followed by 100 zeros. While this is an unimaginably large number, there's still an infinite quantity of larger numbers. Continue Reading

July 28, 2022 28Jul2022 Definição

standard temperature and pressure (STP)

Standard temperature and pressure (STP) refers to the nominal conditions in the atmosphere at sea level. Continue Reading

July 27, 2022 27Jul2022 Definição

most significant bit (MSB)

The most significant bit (MSB) is the bit in a multiple-bit binary number with the largest value. This is usually the bit farthest to the left, or the bit transmitted first in a sequence. Continue Reading

July 27, 2022 27Jul2022 In Depth

NFT wash trading explained

NFT popularity grew with the rise of cryptocurrency. But scams -- such as wash trading -- also increased, presenting new problems for businesses and consumers. Continue Reading

July 27, 2022 27Jul2022 Definição

stack overflow

A stack overflow is a type of buffer overflow error that occurs when a computer program tries to use more memory space in the call stack than has been allocated to that stack. Continue Reading

July 26, 2022 26Jul2022 In Depth

6 remote work legal risks to consider

Since the workforce shifted to remote during the pandemic, companies are finding new legal considerations with remote employees such as taxes, permits and reimbursement laws. Continue Reading

July 21, 2022 21Jul2022 Definição

data point

A data point is a discrete unit of information. In a general sense, any single fact is a data point. The term data point is roughly equivalent to datum, the singular form of data. Continue Reading

July 21, 2022 21Jul2022 Definição

brand

A brand is a product, service or concept that is publicly distinguished from other products, services or concepts so that it can be easily communicated and usually marketed. Continue Reading

July 20, 2022 20Jul2022 Definição

return merchandise authorization (RMA)

An RMA (return merchandise authorization) is a numbered authorization provided by a mail-order or e-commerce merchant to permit the return of a product. Continue Reading

July 19, 2022 19Jul2022 Definição

Information Technology Amendment Act 2008 (IT Act 2008)

The Information Technology Amendment Act 2008 (IT Act 2008) is a substantial addition to India's Information Technology Act 2000. Continue Reading

July 19, 2022 19Jul2022 In Depth

15 customer service interview questions and answers

Customer service is a big industry, and it takes the right person for the job. Here are some common questions that could be asked at your next interview. Continue Reading

July 19, 2022 19Jul2022 Definição

test marketing

Test marketing is a method that aims to explore consumer response to a product or marketing campaign by making it available on a limited basis to test markets before a wider release. Continue Reading

July 18, 2022 18Jul2022 Definição

six degrees of separation

Six degrees of separation is the theory that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person on the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five intermediaries. Continue Reading

July 18, 2022 18Jul2022 Definição

closed captions

Closed captions are a text version of the spoken part of a television, movie or computer presentation. Continue Reading

July 18, 2022 18Jul2022 Definição

CamelCase

CamelCase is a way to separate the words in a phrase by making the first letter of each word capitalized and not using spaces. Continue Reading

July 14, 2022 14Jul2022 Definição

interrupt

An interrupt is a signal emitted by a device attached to a computer or from a program within the computer. Continue Reading

July 13, 2022 13Jul2022 In Depth

How businesses navigate the world of metaverse shopping

'The Metaverse Handbook' highlights the unique opportunity offered to retailers and game developers to join forces and gamify the shopping experience. Continue Reading

July 13, 2022 13Jul2022 In Depth

8 top digital wallet companies

Digital wallets offer more security and convenience to consumers, with the flexibility to pay from mobile devices. Continue Reading

July 13, 2022 13Jul2022 Definição

analog-to-digital conversion (ADC)

Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) is an electronic process in which a continuously variable, or analog, signal is changed into a multilevel digital signal without altering its essential content. Continue Reading

July 12, 2022 12Jul2022 Definição

image compression

Image compression is a process applied to a graphics file to minimize its size in bytes without degrading image quality below an acceptable threshold. Continue Reading

July 12, 2022 12Jul2022 In Depth

9 best practices for a positive candidate experience

Competition is high to recruit and retain top talent. By giving job seekers a positive candidate experience, a company can stand out and fill positions. Continue Reading

July 11, 2022 11Jul2022 Definição

touch screen

A touch screen is an electronic display screen that is also an input device. Continue Reading

July 11, 2022 11Jul2022 Definição

Hamming code

Hamming code is an error correction system that can detect and correct errors when data is stored or transmitted. Continue Reading

July 11, 2022 11Jul2022 Definição

intermediate distribution frame (IDF)

An intermediate distribution frame (IDF) is a free-standing or wall-mounted rack for managing and interconnecting a telecommunications cable between end-user devices and the main distribution frame (MDF). Continue Reading

July 07, 2022 07Jul2022 Definição

digital accessibility

Digital accessibility is design of technology products and environments to help people with various disabilities not be impeded or otherwise unable to partake in use of the service, product or function. Continue Reading

July 06, 2022 06Jul2022 Definição

bitwise

Bitwise operations manipulate data at the bit level rather than with bytes or larger units of data, as is more common. Most operators work with either single or multiple bytes, which in most systems contain eight bits Continue Reading

July 06, 2022 06Jul2022 In Depth

What is the difference between marketing and advertising?

Advertising is a subset of marketing. Learn more about this and the function of each. Continue Reading

July 05, 2022 05Jul2022 Definição

Lightning (Salesforce Lightning)

Lightning (Salesforce Lightning) is a component-based framework for Salesforce app development. Continue Reading

June 30, 2022 30Jun2022 In Depth

8 reasons why blogs are important for businesses

Businesses of all sizes can make blogging part of their marketing strategy. Blogging can increase website traffic, build trust with customers and expand a company's brand. Continue Reading

June 30, 2022 30Jun2022 Definição

Great Firewall of China

The Great Firewall of China is the name that western media has given to the combination of tools, services and rules that the government of the People's Republic of China uses to block certain internet content from those within China's borders. Continue Reading

June 29, 2022 29Jun2022 Definição

virtual asset

A virtual asset is a digital representation of an item that has value in a specific environment. Continue Reading

June 29, 2022 29Jun2022 In Depth

Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion: Essentials for businesses

As the demographics in the modern workforce change, so, too, do the demands. Continue Reading

June 29, 2022 29Jun2022 Definição

POSIX (Portable Operating System Interface)

POSIX (Portable Operating System Interface) is a set of standard operating system interfaces based on the Unix operating system. Continue Reading

June 29, 2022 29Jun2022 Definição

Data Definition Language (DDL)

Data Definition Language (DDL) is used to create and modify the structure of objects in a database using predefined commands and a specific syntax. Continue Reading

June 29, 2022 29Jun2022 Definição

volt per meter (V/m)

Volt per meter is the standard unit of electric field (E field) strength. Continue Reading

June 28, 2022 28Jun2022 Definição

accumulator

An accumulator is a type of register for short-term, intermediate storage of arithmetic and logic data in a computer's central processing unit (CPU). Continue Reading

June 28, 2022 28Jun2022 Definição

binary-coded decimal

Binary-coded decimal is a system of writing numerals that assigns a four-digit binary code to each digit 0 through 9 in a decimal (base 10) number. Continue Reading

June 23, 2022 23Jun2022 Definição

binary file

A binary file is a file whose content is in a binary format that consists of a series of sequential bytes, each of which is eight bits in length. Continue Reading

June 22, 2022 22Jun2022 In Depth

4 ways businesses can use technology to fight inflation

As inflation rises, businesses have found ways to use tech -- including automation, IoT and digital deflation -- to fight higher prices and labor shortages. Continue Reading

June 22, 2022 22Jun2022 Definição

Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)

Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is a feature of Windows-based OSes -- included since Windows 98 and Windows ME -- that enables a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol client to automatically assign an IP address to itself when there's no DHCP ... Continue Reading

June 22, 2022 22Jun2022 In Depth

7 ways to use TikTok for business

TikTok is one of the hottest social media trends today. Businesses looking to reach Gen Z and millennials can use this platform to create videos, branded hashtags and challenges. Continue Reading

June 21, 2022 21Jun2022 Definição

data abstraction

Data abstraction is the reduction of a particular body of data to a simplified representation of the whole. Continue Reading

June 21, 2022 21Jun2022 Definição

Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM)

Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) is an extension to Component Object Model (COM) that enables software components to communicate with each other across different computers on a local area network (LAN), on a wide area network (WAN) or ... Continue Reading

June 20, 2022 20Jun2022 In Depth

11 online cryptocurrency and NFT courses for all skill levels

The cryptocurrency market is new and continues to change. There are online cryptocurrency courses for all skills levels to stay on top of trends and improve general knowledge. Continue Reading

June 17, 2022 17Jun2022 Definição

strongly typed programming language

A strongly typed programming language is one in which each type of data, such as integers, characters, hexadecimals and packed decimals, is predefined as part of the programming language, and all constants or variables defined for a given program ... Continue Reading

June 16, 2022 16Jun2022 Definição

room-scale virtual reality (VR)

Room-scale (or roomscale) virtual reality (VR) is the use of clear space to allow movement for someone using a VR application such as a VR game. Continue Reading

June 16, 2022 16Jun2022 Definição

instantiation

In programming, instantiation is the creation of a real instance or particular realization of an abstraction or template, such as a class of objects or a computer process. Continue Reading

June 15, 2022 15Jun2022 Definição

computer instruction

A computer instruction is an order given to a computer processor by a computer program. Continue Reading

June 15, 2022 15Jun2022 Definição

bytecode

Bytecode is computer object code that an interpreter converts into binary machine code so it can be read by a computer's hardware processor. Continue Reading

June 13, 2022 13Jun2022 Definição

thumbnail

A thumbnail is a small image representation of a larger image, usually intended to make it easier and faster to look at or manage a group of larger images. Continue Reading

June 13, 2022 13Jun2022 Definição

laser printer

A laser printer is a popular type of computer printer that uses a non-impact photocopier technology where there are no keys striking the paper. Continue Reading

June 10, 2022 10Jun2022 Definição

distribution list

In email applications, a distribution list is a list of email addresses that can be mass mailed via automation without having to add members individually. Continue Reading

June 10, 2022 10Jun2022 Definição

icon

In today's age of technological advancement, most people recognize the word 'icon' as referring to a small selectable or nonselectable image representing or leading to something else in a computer's graphical user interface (GUI) or on the web. Continue Reading

June 09, 2022 09Jun2022 Definição

round robin

A round robin is an arrangement of choosing all elements in a group equally in some rational order, usually from the top to the bottom of a list and then starting again at the top of the list and so on. Continue Reading

June 09, 2022 09Jun2022 Definição

micro USB

A micro USB is a miniaturized version of the Universal Serial Bus interface developed for connecting compact and mobile devices, such as smartphones, MP3 players, Global Positioning System devices, printers and digital cameras. Continue Reading

June 07, 2022 07Jun2022 Definição

sound wave

A sound wave is the pattern of disturbance caused by the movement of energy traveling through a medium (such as air, water or any other liquid or solid matter) as it propagates away from the source of the sound. Continue Reading

June 07, 2022 07Jun2022 In Depth

The splinternet explained: Everything you need to know

As more countries start filtering content, the splinternet continues to grow. The splinternet can lead to disinformation, global separation and government control. Continue Reading

June 07, 2022 07Jun2022 Definição

chatting

While the term chatting or chitchat refers in general to communication between two or more parties that can occur in person, in today's modern age, it can also occur over the internet via Short Message Service (SMS) text message and Multimedia ... Continue Reading

June 03, 2022 03Jun2022 Definição

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