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August 31, 2022
31Aug2022
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agnostic
Agnostic, in an information technology (IT) context, refers to something that is generalized so that it is interoperable among various systems. Continue Reading
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August 30, 2022
30Aug2022
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pixel
The pixel -- a word invented from picture element -- is the basic unit of programmable color on a computer display or in a computer image. Continue Reading
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August 30, 2022
30Aug2022
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Funny JavaScript for programmers who love literature
Learn about the book 'If Hemingway Wrote JavaScript' by Angus Croll and how JavaScript gives programmers the ability to create interactive code. Continue Reading
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August 30, 2022
30Aug2022
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WorkTech explained: Everything you need to know
With the shift to remote jobs, WorkTech helps improve the employee experience by making all collaboration, productivity and HR tools easily accessible from one location. Continue Reading
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August 30, 2022
30Aug2022
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interlaced display
An interlaced display, or interlaced scan video, is when a video only changes every other row of pixels in the image at each screen refresh. Continue Reading
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August 29, 2022
29Aug2022
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initial public offering (IPO)
An initial public offering (IPO) is the event when a privately held organization initially offers stock shares in the company on a public stock exchange. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2022
26Aug2022
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hierarchy
Generally speaking, hierarchy refers to an organizational structure in which items are ranked in a specific manner, usually according to levels of importance. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2022
26Aug2022
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How much can a bad review hurt your business?
Companies may wonder how bad reviews can hurt their business. A few bad reviews are not necessarily harmful but can present ways to improve and highlight customer service. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2022
26Aug2022
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inkjet printer
An inkjet printer is a computer peripheral that produces hard copies of a text document or photo by spraying droplets of ink onto paper. Continue Reading
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August 25, 2022
25Aug2022
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compound
In chemistry, a compound is a substance made up of two or more different chemical elements that are combined in a fixed ratio Continue Reading
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August 25, 2022
25Aug2022
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fan-out
In digital circuitry, fan-out is a measure of the maximum number of digital inputs that the output of a single logic gate can feed without disrupting the circuitry's operations. Continue Reading
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August 25, 2022
25Aug2022
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digital wallet
In general, a digital wallet is a software application, usually for a smartphone, that serves as an electronic version of a physical wallet. Continue Reading
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August 25, 2022
25Aug2022
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A-weighted decibel (dBA or dB(A))
A-weighted decibel (dBA or dB(A)) is an expression of the relative loudness of sounds as perceived by the human ear. Continue Reading
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August 25, 2022
25Aug2022
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lexical scoping (static scoping)
Lexical scoping, also known as static scoping, is a convention used with many modern programming languages. Continue Reading
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August 24, 2022
24Aug2022
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Humorous AI is a riddle worth solving
Learn why Tony Veale -- author of the book 'Your Wit is my Command' -- believes comedic machines could change the world for the better. Continue Reading
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August 24, 2022
24Aug2022
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organic search results
Organic search results are the unpaid listings that appear on a search engine results page (SERP). Continue Reading
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August 23, 2022
23Aug2022
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FinOps vs. DevOps: What's the difference?
While they might seem inherently different, both FinOps and DevOps encourage practices to improve business efficiency and success. Review the concepts and how they compare. Continue Reading
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August 23, 2022
23Aug2022
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Inbox Zero
Inbox Zero is a rigorous approach to email management that aims to keep an inbox empty -- or almost empty -- at all times. Continue Reading
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August 23, 2022
23Aug2022
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critical path method (CPM)
The critical path method (CPM) is a step-by-step project management technique for process planning that defines critical and non-critical tasks with the goal of preventing project schedule problems and process bottlenecks. Continue Reading
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August 23, 2022
23Aug2022
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logical negation symbol
The logical negation symbol is used in Boolean algebra to indicate that the truth value of the statement that follows is reversed. Continue Reading
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August 22, 2022
22Aug2022
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private sector
The private sector is the part of a country's economic system that is run by individuals and companies, rather than a government entity. Continue Reading
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August 19, 2022
19Aug2022
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knowledge base
In general, a knowledge base is a centralized repository of information. Continue Reading
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August 18, 2022
18Aug2022
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vertical bar
The vertical bar ( | ) is a symbol used in mathematics, computing and other areas to represent a specific type of logic or operation, depending on its context. Continue Reading
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August 18, 2022
18Aug2022
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GPS coordinates
GPS coordinates are a unique identifier of a precise geographic location on the earth, usually expressed in alphanumeric characters. Continue Reading
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August 16, 2022
16Aug2022
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Planck's constant
Planck's constant, symbolized as h, is a fundamental universal constant that defines the quantum nature of energy and relates the energy of a photon to its frequency. Continue Reading
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August 16, 2022
16Aug2022
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9 types of video marketing for businesses to reach customers
Videos continue to dominate as more people are watching them than ever before. Video marketing offers various ways for companies to boost their brand and connect with customers. Continue Reading
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August 16, 2022
16Aug2022
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operator
In mathematics and computer programming, an operator is a character that represents a specific mathematical or logical action or process. Continue Reading
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August 16, 2022
16Aug2022
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daemon
In computing, a daemon (pronounced DEE-muhn) is a program that runs continuously as a background process and wakes up to handle periodic service requests, which often come from remote processes. Continue Reading
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August 16, 2022
16Aug2022
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sensor
A sensor is a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2022
12Aug2022
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operation (computing)
An operation, in computing, is an action that is carried out to accomplish a given task. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2022
12Aug2022
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deprecated
In information technology (IT), deprecation means that although something is available or allowed, it is not recommended or that -- in the case where something must be used -- to say it is deprecated means that its failings are recognized. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2022
12Aug2022
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software testing
Software testing is the process of assessing the functionality of a software program. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2022
12Aug2022
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productivity software
Productivity software is a category of application programs that help users produce things such as documents, databases, graphs, spreadsheets and presentations. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2022
12Aug2022
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segregation of duties (SoD)
Segregation of duties (SoD) is an internal control designed to prevent error and fraud by ensuring that at least two individuals are responsible for the separate parts of any task. Continue Reading
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August 11, 2022
11Aug2022
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6 differences between solopreneurs and entrepreneurs
Solopreneurs and entrepreneurs may seem similar, but there are some key differences. The main distinction is how they run the business, such as delegating or working alone. Continue Reading
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August 11, 2022
11Aug2022
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soft copy
A soft copy (sometimes spelled 'softcopy') is an electronic copy (or e-copy) of some type of data, such as a file viewed on a computer's display or transmitted as an email attachment. Continue Reading
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August 10, 2022
10Aug2022
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electron
An electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle that can be either bound to an atom or free (not bound). Continue Reading
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August 10, 2022
10Aug2022
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latitude and longitude
Latitude and longitude are parameters or coordinates that help determine the location of any place on Earth. Continue Reading
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August 10, 2022
10Aug2022
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Stefan-Boltzmann constant
The Stefan-Boltzmann constant, symbolized by the lowercase Greek letter sigma (σ), is a physical constant expressing the relationship between the heat radiation emitted by a black body and its absolute temperature. Continue Reading
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August 09, 2022
09Aug2022
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Markov model
A Markov model is a stochastic method for randomly changing systems that possess the Markov property. Continue Reading
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August 09, 2022
09Aug2022
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x and y coordinates
X and y coordinates are, respectively, the horizontal and vertical addresses of a point in any two-dimensional (2D) space, such as a sheet of paper or a computer display screen. Continue Reading
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August 08, 2022
08Aug2022
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domain
Specific to the internet, the term domain can refer to how the internet is structured, and domain also refers to how an organization's network resources are organized. Continue Reading
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August 08, 2022
08Aug2022
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menu
A menu is a set of options presented to the user of a computer application to help them find information or execute a function. Continue Reading
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August 08, 2022
08Aug2022
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fuzzy search
A fuzzy search is a technique that uses search algorithms to find strings that match patterns approximately. Continue Reading
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August 05, 2022
05Aug2022
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Karnaugh map (K-map)
A Karnaugh map (K-map) is a visual method used to simplify the algebraic expressions in Boolean functions without having to resort to complex theorems or equation manipulations. Continue Reading
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August 04, 2022
04Aug2022
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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
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August 04, 2022
04Aug2022
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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
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August 03, 2022
03Aug2022
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Bootstrap
Bootstrap is a free, open source front-end development framework for the creation of websites and web apps. Continue Reading
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August 03, 2022
03Aug2022
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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
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August 03, 2022
03Aug2022
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truncation error
A truncation error is the difference between an actual and a truncated, or cut-off, value. Continue Reading
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August 02, 2022
02Aug2022
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mu
The lowercase Greek letter µ (pronounced mu) generally represents the prefix multiplier 0.000001, i.e., 10^-6 or one millionth. Continue Reading
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August 02, 2022
02Aug2022
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specific gravity
Specific gravity, more formally known as relative density, is a measure of the density of a substance in comparison to the density of water. Continue Reading
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August 02, 2022
02Aug2022
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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
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August 02, 2022
02Aug2022
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streaming media
Streaming media is video or audio content sent in compressed form over the internet and played immediately over a user's device, rather than being saved to the device hard drive or solid-state drive. Continue Reading
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August 02, 2022
02Aug2022
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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
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August 01, 2022
01Aug2022
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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
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August 01, 2022
01Aug2022
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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
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August 01, 2022
01Aug2022
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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
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July 28, 2022
28Jul2022
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standard temperature and pressure (STP)
Standard temperature and pressure (STP) refers to the nominal conditions in the atmosphere at sea level. Continue Reading
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July 28, 2022
28Jul2022
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random numbers
As the term suggests, a random number is a number chosen by chance -- i.e., randomly, from a set of numbers. Continue Reading
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July 27, 2022
27Jul2022
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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
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July 27, 2022
27Jul2022
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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
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July 27, 2022
27Jul2022
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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
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July 26, 2022
26Jul2022
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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
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July 21, 2022
21Jul2022
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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
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July 21, 2022
21Jul2022
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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
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July 20, 2022
20Jul2022
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42 (h2g2, meaning of life, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
In Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," 42 is the number from which all meaning ("the meaning of life, the universe, and everything") can be derived. Continue Reading
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July 20, 2022
20Jul2022
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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
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July 19, 2022
19Jul2022
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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
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July 19, 2022
19Jul2022
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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
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July 19, 2022
19Jul2022
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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
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July 18, 2022
18Jul2022
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template
A template is a form, mold or pattern used as a guide to make something. Continue Reading
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July 18, 2022
18Jul2022
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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
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July 18, 2022
18Jul2022
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closed captions
Closed captions are a text version of the spoken part of a television, movie or computer presentation. Continue Reading
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July 18, 2022
18Jul2022
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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
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July 14, 2022
14Jul2022
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interrupt
An interrupt is a signal emitted by a device attached to a computer or from a program within the computer. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2022
13Jul2022
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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
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July 13, 2022
13Jul2022
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8 top digital wallet companies
Digital wallets offer more security and convenience to consumers, with the flexibility to pay from mobile devices. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2022
13Jul2022
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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
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July 12, 2022
12Jul2022
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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
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July 12, 2022
12Jul2022
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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
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July 12, 2022
12Jul2022
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image
An image is a visual representation of something, while a digital image is a binary representation of visual data. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2022
12Jul2022
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software bill of materials (SBOM)
A software bill of materials (SBOM) is an inventory of all constituent components and software dependencies involved in the development and delivery of an application. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2022
12Jul2022
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northbound interface/southbound interface
A northbound interface is an application programming interface (API) or protocol that allows a lower-level network component to communicate with a higher-level or more central component, while -- conversely -- a southbound interface allows a ... Continue Reading
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July 11, 2022
11Jul2022
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touch screen
A touch screen is an electronic display screen that is also an input device. Continue Reading
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July 11, 2022
11Jul2022
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Hamming code
Hamming code is an error correction system that can detect and correct errors when data is stored or transmitted. Continue Reading
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July 11, 2022
11Jul2022
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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
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July 11, 2022
11Jul2022
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atomic mass unit (AMU or amu)
The atomic mass unit (AMU or amu) of an element is a measure of its atomic mass. Continue Reading
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July 07, 2022
07Jul2022
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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
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July 06, 2022
06Jul2022
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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
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July 06, 2022
06Jul2022
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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
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July 05, 2022
05Jul2022
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Lightning (Salesforce Lightning)
Lightning (Salesforce Lightning) is a component-based framework for Salesforce app development. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2022
30Jun2022
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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
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June 30, 2022
30Jun2022
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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
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June 29, 2022
29Jun2022
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virtual asset
A virtual asset is a digital representation of an item that has value in a specific environment. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2022
29Jun2022
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Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion: Essentials for businesses
As the demographics in the modern workforce change, so, too, do the demands. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2022
29Jun2022
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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
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June 29, 2022
29Jun2022
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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
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June 29, 2022
29Jun2022
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volt per meter (V/m)
Volt per meter is the standard unit of electric field (E field) strength. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2022
28Jun2022
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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