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With computers, infect describes an instance where malicious software is installed onto a computer or other device without a user’s knowledge. For example, someone may install software on a computer that’s infected with a virus. Once installed, the program would work as the user intended. However, the virus is also installed at the same time. Once a file is affected by malicious software, it’s known as an infected file and can infect other drives and computers accessible to the user....

Killer micro may refer to any of the following: The killer micro, a type of microprocessor-based computer that competes with mainframes and supercomputers, at a fraction of the cost. A killer micro uses MPP technology, assembling and networking many lower powered CPUs to achieve massive processing power. An e-sports player who has a high level of accuracy and fine-tuned control in a competitive video game could be said to have “killer micro,” meaning extraordinary micromanagement ability....

Short for Master File Table, MFT is the location NTFS keeps track of the contents of a volume. The MFT is an index of all files on an NTFS volume. It contains the file name, a list of the file attributes, and pointers to the file fragments. Computer abbreviations, Hard drive terms, NTFS

A PageRank is a trademark of Google and patent of Stanford University that was developed by Larry Page and Sergey Brin and began being developed in 1995. PageRank helps sort web pages on the Internet by running them through an algorithm and giving it a numerical weight. This “weight” is then used to sort results when a user uses the Google search engine. What determines PageRank? A PageRank is determined by different factors....

High-level programming language developed by Niklaus Wirth in 1971 that is named after the Mathematician Blaise Pascal. Below is an example of a Pascal program that prints Hello World!. program Hello; begin Write(‘Hello world’); end. After the above is entered into a file, save the file as hello.pas and compile the program before it can run. High-level language, Pascal case, Pascaline, Procedural language, Programming language, Programming terms Related information Programming language history....

Shorthand for rolling on the floor laughing, ROFL or ROTFL, is commonly used to express that you are rolling on the floor from laughing so hard. ROFL is often used in a text conversation. Users have also extended this shorthand into the terms below, as well. Of course, this list could potentially extended into other variations; however, these are the more commonly used variations. ROFL variations ROFLOL - Rolling on the floor laughing out loud....

In general, theft refers to the illegal act of taking something that does not belong to you and has not been freely given to you. For example, the picture is an example of someone stealing a laptop out of a car and is an example of hardware theft (stealing hardware). Below are other types of theft that apply to computers, computing devices, and personally identifiable information. Examples of computer-related theft Data theft Identity theft Software piracy TheftGuard Computer crime, Con, Phishing, Privacy, Security terms...

An operating system is said to be Unix-based or Unix-like if it’s designed to function and behave similar to the Unix operating system. Examples of proprietary Unix-like operating systems include AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, and Tru64. Examples of open-source Unix-like operating systems are those based on the Linux kernel and BSD derivatives, such as FreeBSD and OpenBSD. Characteristics All Unix-like operating systems support multiple users, strict segregation between kernel and user processes, preemptive multitasking, and a hierarchical file system....

Video memory is memory on a video card and in some cases on the motherboard, that’s accessible by the video and computer processor. With more video memory, the video card and computer are capable of handling more complex graphics at a faster rate. The picture above shows that video memory is usually an IC that is part of the video card, not a removable memory module. Video card memory may be as low as 8 MB on older video cards and up to several gigabytes on newer video cards....

The VT-100 was a video terminal manufactured by the Digital Equipment Corporation beginning in 1978. It was used to communicate with a host computer system, sending and receiving ASCII characters and ANSI control codes over a serial connection. The VT-100 had a keyboard, a CRT, and an Intel 8080 processor. It had options for adding a printer or upgrading the internal memory. It was a huge success, and its characteristic technologies are still used today as the standard for terminal emulation, for instance in the Linux shell....

Short for Windows Display Driver Model, WDDM is sometimes called WDDVM and is a video driver architecture first introduced with Microsoft Windows Vista. WDDM is required for rendering the Windows DWM (Desktop Windows Manager) and device driver interface for Direct3D 10. Computer acronyms, Video terms Related information How to install the latest computer video drivers.

XP2 describes Microsoft Windows XP SP2, XP2 is not a completely new version of Microsoft Windows XP, but rather another name for the service pack. Operating system terms, Service pack, Windows XP, XP Related information Determining what service pack I have installed in Windows. How to update a Microsoft Windows computer.

Does your Xbox One Wireless Controller (models 1537, 1697, 1698 (Elite), and 1708) no longer turn on? Xbox One Wireless Controllers are susceptible to a range of problems that could cause them to stop turning on. Check the following possible causes to identify and solve the problem. If your Xbox One Wireless Controller is not turning on, the controller might need to be charged. Plug the controller into the Xbox console using a USB cord....

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CPL may refer to any of the following: The .cpl is a computer file extension for the Windows Control Panel applets found through the Windows Control Panel. How to open a cpl file Entering the cpl file name in the Windows Run box or the Windows search box automatically opens the cpl file. For example, if you click Start and type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter, the System Properties window opens....

Filmora is a line of video creation and editing applications developed by Wondershare. Filmora includes products for a range of users from beginner to intermediate. Common features of Filmora include a timeline, preview window, and effects library, navigated and controlled using a drag-and-drop interface. The Filmora software library is compatible with Windows and macOS computers. Free trials are available to demo the product before purchasing. Pricing options for the various programs are available on the official Filmora website linked below....

Originally known as “Kibble” until a more permanent name was created, Netflix is an American company established on August 29, 1997. Netflix offers DVD and Blu-ray rentals through the mail and on-demand video streaming over their digital distribution platform. Customers receive the DVDs in the mail and return them by mail using a prepaid envelope. In September 2011, Netflix began offering streaming video that allows customers to stream movies and TV shows over the Internet to their TV....

Short for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, PPPoE is defined in RFC 2516 and is commonly used with cable, DSL, etc. to connect to the Internet using the PPP and Ethernet protocols. Computer acronyms, Ethernet, Network terms, PPP Related information Network and network card help and support.

A chilling effect describes censorship caused by someone being afraid to create or post content because of potential legal threats. This effect may be encountered when a company or individual receives a cease and desist letter. Business terms, Copyright, DMCA, EFF, Internet terms, Security terms Related information How to be anonymous on the Internet. How to help prevent people from finding me online. Tip on viewing website services tracking you while on a site....

VSB may refer to any of the following: Short for VME Subsystem Bus, see the VME Bus definition for additional information. When referring to television or cable television, VSB is short for Vestigial Side Band. VSB was developed by Zenith as a method of converting or modulating a digital transmission digitally over a coaxial cable.