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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 24, 2022 24Jun2022 Definição

bit (binary digit)

A bit (binary digit) is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process and store. A bit is always in one of two physical states, similar to an on/off light switch. 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

quantum

A quantum (plural: quanta) is the smallest discrete unit of a phenomenon. 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 21, 2022 21Jun2022 Definição

space

Space is a term that can refer to various phenomena in science, mathematics and computing and generally encompasses the concept of an area or region. Continue Reading

June 20, 2022 20Jun2022 Definição

hexadecimal

Hexadecimal is a numbering system with base 16. It can be used to represent large numbers with fewer digits. 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 In Depth

Screening resumes: A how-to guide for hiring managers

Don't let resume screening become a headache. Here are some tips to help hiring managers along the way. 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

Zulu (Zulu time)

Zulu (Zulu time) is used in the military and navigation for timekeeping purposes to avert confusion when coordinating with countries using other time standards. 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

calculator

A calculator is a device that performs arithmetic operations on numbers. 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

nonprofit organization (NPO)

A nonprofit organization (NPO) is one that is not driven by profit but by dedication to a given cause that is the target of all income beyond what it takes to run the organization. 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 08, 2022 08Jun2022 Definição

second (s or sec)

The second (s or sec) is the International System of Units (SI) unit of time measurement. Continue Reading

June 08, 2022 08Jun2022 Definição

Amazon

Amazon (Amazon.com) is the world's largest online retailer and a prominent cloud services provider. 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 06, 2022 06Jun2022 Definição

farad (F)

A farad (F) is the standard unit of capacitance in the International System of Units (SI). Continue Reading

June 03, 2022 03Jun2022 Definição

SMART (SMART goals)

SMART is a best practice framework for setting goals. A SMART goal should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. Continue Reading

June 03, 2022 03Jun2022 Definição

solid

A solid is a state of matter that retains its shape and density when not confined. Continue Reading

June 03, 2022 03Jun2022 Definição

volatile memory

Volatile memory is a type of memory that maintains its data only while the device is powered. Continue Reading

June 02, 2022 02Jun2022 Definição

molecule

A molecule is two or more atoms connected by chemical bonds, which form the smallest unit of a substance that retains the composition and properties of that substance. Continue Reading

June 02, 2022 02Jun2022 Definição

memorandum of understanding (MOU)

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a formal agreement that outlines plans for a common line of action between two or more parties. Continue Reading

June 02, 2022 02Jun2022 Definição

module

A module is a distinct assembly of components that can be easily added, removed or replaced in a larger system. Continue Reading

June 02, 2022 02Jun2022 Definição

document

A document is a form of information that might be useful to a user or set of users. Continue Reading

June 01, 2022 01Jun2022 Definição

conservation of angular momentum

Conservation of angular momentum is a physical property of a spinning system such that its spin remains constant unless it is acted upon by an external torque; put another way, the speed of rotation is constant as long as net torque is zero. Continue Reading

June 01, 2022 01Jun2022 Definição

dielectric material

A dielectric material is a poor conductor of electricity but an efficient supporter of electrostatic fields. Continue Reading

June 01, 2022 01Jun2022 Definição

quad-core processor

A quad-core processor is a chip with four independent units called cores that read and execute central processing unit (CPU) instructions such as add, move data and branch. Continue Reading

June 01, 2022 01Jun2022 Definição

intelligent system

An intelligent system is an advanced computer system that can gather, analyze and respond to the data it collects from its surrounding environment. Continue Reading

May 31, 2022 31May2022 Definição

Unfreeze, Change, Refreeze (Kurt Lewin Change Management Model)

Unfreeze, Change, Refreeze or Kurt Lewin's Change Management Model is a model to understand and manage organizational change. Continue Reading

May 31, 2022 31May2022 In Depth

7 strategies to ease employee return-to-office anxiety

For companies that want to bring employees back into the office, here are some best practices and communication strategies to help relieve anxiety and make them feel safe. Continue Reading

May 31, 2022 31May2022 Definição

Nyquist theorem

The Nyquist theorem is also known as the sampling theorem. It is the principle to accurately reproduce a pure sine wave measurement, or sample rate, which must be at least twice its frequency. Continue Reading

May 31, 2022 31May2022 Definição

contingency plan

A contingency plan is a course of action designed to help an organization respond effectively to a significant future incident, event or situation that may or may not happen. Continue Reading

May 26, 2022 26May2022 Definição

multithreading

Multithreading is the ability of a program or an operating system to enable more than one user at a time without requiring multiple copies of the program running in the computer. Continue Reading

May 26, 2022 26May2022 Definição

data binding

Data binding is the process that couples two data sources together and synchronizes them. Continue Reading

May 26, 2022 26May2022 In Depth

10 myths about outsourcing contact centers

Some misconceptions include greater risk of security breaches and a loss in quality of service. Continue Reading

May 26, 2022 26May2022 In Depth

8 ways to avoid NFT scams

People and businesses are turning to NFTs to make money, trade collectibles and use as promotions. But scams are also trying to trick people and businesses out of money. Continue Reading

May 26, 2022 26May2022 Definição

4 P's marketing mix

The marketing mix, also known as the four P's of marketing, refers to the four key elements of a marketing strategy: product, price, place and promotion. Continue Reading

May 25, 2022 25May2022 Definição

binary

Binary describes a numbering scheme in which there are only two possible values for each digit -- 0 or 1 -- and is the basis for all binary code used in computing systems. Continue Reading

May 25, 2022 25May2022 Definição

extrapolation and interpolation

Extrapolation refers to estimating an unknown value based on extending a known sequence of values or facts. Interpolation is the act of estimating a value within two known values that exist within a sequence of values. Continue Reading

May 23, 2022 23May2022 Definição

volt-ampere (VA)

A volt-ampere (VA) is a measurement of power in a direct current (DC) electrical circuit. Continue Reading

May 23, 2022 23May2022 Definição

instruction set

An instruction set is a group of commands for a central processing unit (CPU) in machine language. Continue Reading

May 23, 2022 23May2022 Definição

instance

In object-oriented programming (OOP), an instance is a specific realization of any object. Continue Reading

May 20, 2022 20May2022 In Depth

What skills will IT ops professionals need going forward?

As the field of IT ops rapidly advances, professionals and organizations need to continuously upskill in these key tech areas. Continue Reading

May 20, 2022 20May2022 Definição

moonshot

In technology, a moonshot is an ambitious, exploratory and groundbreaking project undertaken without the assurance of near-term profitability or benefit and, perhaps, without a full investigation of potential risks and benefits. Continue Reading

May 19, 2022 19May2022 Definição

multiprogramming

Multiprogramming is a rudimentary form of parallel processing in which several programs run at the same time on a uniprocessor system. Continue Reading

May 19, 2022 19May2022 Definição

Master Boot Record (MBR)

The Master Boot Record (MBR) is the information in the first sector of a hard disk or a removable drive. Continue Reading

May 18, 2022 18May2022 In Depth

5 reasons software updates are important

When it's time to update your software programs, don't delay. Updates can prevent security issues and improve compatibility and program features. Continue Reading

May 18, 2022 18May2022 Definição

conductor

A conductor, or electrical conductor, is a substance or material that allows electricity to flow through it. Continue Reading

May 17, 2022 17May2022 Definição

ampere hour (Ah or amp hour)

Ampere hour -- sometimes abbreviated as Ah or amp hour -- is the amount of energy charge in a battery that enables 1 ampere of current to flow for one hour. Continue Reading

May 16, 2022 16May2022 Definição

Nvidia

Nvidia Corporation is a technology company known for designing and manufacturing graphics processing units (GPUs). Continue Reading

May 13, 2022 13May2022 Definição

troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is a systematic approach to problem-solving that is often used to find and correct issues with complex machines, electronics, computers and software systems. Continue Reading

May 13, 2022 13May2022 Definição

reinforcement theory

Reinforcement theory is a psychological principle suggesting that behaviors are shaped by their consequences, and that individual behaviors can be changed accordingly through reinforcement, punishment and extinction. Continue Reading

May 11, 2022 11May2022 Definição

EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory)

EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory) is a user-modifiable ROM. Continue Reading

May 11, 2022 11May2022 Definição

closed loop control system

A closed loop control system is a mechanical or electronic device that automatically regulates a system to maintain a desired state or set point without human interaction. Continue Reading

May 10, 2022 10May2022 Definição

Top 10 spyware threats

The top 10 spyware list describes the 10 common spyware threats behind famous spyware attacks and is frequently identified by Webroot's Spy Audit, a free spyware scanner tool. Continue Reading

May 10, 2022 10May2022 Definição

field of view (FOV)

Field of view (FOV) is the open, observable area a person can see through their eyes or via an optical device, such as a camera. Continue Reading

May 10, 2022 10May2022 Definição

pascal

The pascal (Pa) is the unit of pressure or stress in the International System of Units (SI). Continue Reading

May 09, 2022 09May2022 Definição

XML Schema Definition (XSD)

XML Schema Definition or XSD is a recommendation by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to describe and validate the structure and content of an XML document. Continue Reading

May 06, 2022 06May2022 Definição

Fibonacci sequence

The Fibonacci sequence is a set of integers (the Fibonacci numbers) that starts with a zero, followed by a one, then by another one, and then by a series of steadily increasing numbers. Continue Reading

May 03, 2022 03May2022 Definição

Arm processor

An Arm processor is one of a family of CPUs based on the RISC architecture for computer processors. Continue Reading

May 03, 2022 03May2022 Definição

desktop management interface (DMI)

The desktop management interface (DMI) is a standard industry framework that manages and tracks components on one or more personal computers, usually from a centralized console. Continue Reading

May 02, 2022 02May2022 Definição

hydraulics

Hydraulics is a mechanical function that operates through the force of liquid pressure. Continue Reading

May 02, 2022 02May2022 Definição

internal marketing

Internal marketing is the promotion of a company's objectives, products and services to employees within the organization. Continue Reading

April 29, 2022 29Apr2022 Definição

net price

The net price is the value at which a product or service is sold after all taxes and other costs are added and all discounts subtracted. Continue Reading

April 29, 2022 29Apr2022 Definição

horsepower (hp)

Horsepower (hp) is a unit of measurement in the foot-pound-second (fps or ft-lb/s) or English system, sometimes used to express the rate at which mechanical energy is expended. Continue Reading

April 29, 2022 29Apr2022 Definição

metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET)

The metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET, pronounced MAWS-feht) is the most common type of field-effect transistor (FET). Continue Reading

April 29, 2022 29Apr2022 Definição

compiler

A compiler is a special program that translates a programming language's source code into machine code, bytecode or another programming language. Continue Reading

April 29, 2022 29Apr2022 In Depth

Why digital accessibility is important for remote work

With the continuing remote work trend, companies need to ensure digital accessibility for all employees, including those with disabilities. Continue Reading

April 28, 2022 28Apr2022 Definição

Photoshop

Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software developed by Adobe. Continue Reading

April 26, 2022 26Apr2022 In Depth

Colonial Pipeline hack explained: Everything you need to know

A ransomware attack brought a major gas pipeline to a standstill in May. Here's what happened and who was behind the hack. Continue Reading

April 25, 2022 25Apr2022 Definição

circuit

In electronics, a circuit is a complete circular path that electricity flows through. Continue Reading

April 22, 2022 22Apr2022 Definição

femtech

'Femtech' is a term that refers to diagnostic tools, products, services, wearables and software that use technology to address women's health issues, including menstrual health, reproductive health, sexual health, maternal health and menopause. Continue Reading

April 21, 2022 21Apr2022 Definição

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