The Socket 7 is an Intel processor socket with 321-pin (a few used 296-pin) holes in 37x37 rows, and ran between 2.5 and 3.5v. It is the first and only socket to support processors from different manufacturers. One of the biggest changes to the Socket 7 socket was not the socket, but the VRM (voltage regulator module) found on any motherboard using this socket. To the right is an illustration of the Socket 7 socket....
The User State Migration Tool, or USMT, is a Microsoft utility that allows users to transfer files and settings from one computer to another. Users must be familiar with scripting languages to use USMT, as it is a command line utility. USMT may be utilized with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and 8. It can transfer files and settings between computers running 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows, and vice versa....
An Intel platform that was first released on January 15, 2006, to help introduce additional support for multimedia. The Viiv has features like: immediate power on and off function; remote control operation; dual-core processor; advanced graphics and sound capabilities; ability for a TV tuner card, allowing the device to pause, record, and rewind. Intel last revised this platform in 2008 with its release of 1.7 and announced it had no further plans of development....
Alternatively called write cache or write behind cache, write-back cache is a portion of memory that temporarily holds data until it can be permanently saved or otherwise modified. Cache, Memory terms Related information How much memory or RAM should my computer have? Memory (RAM) help and support.
Second monitors offer an easy and convenient way to improve productivity or enhance your gaming experience. Not only that, but it also gives you a larger canvas that acts as an additional workspace for general multi-tasking. Connecting your second PC monitor is usually a plug-and-play process, but in some instances Windows 10 may not be able to detect the monitor. There are a few basic root causes of this problem, such as a damaged or malfunctioning cable, your PC lacks support for the second display, you have an outdated driver, or the display drivers can’t handle the second display....
This page shows you how to determine which version of Android is currently installed on your device. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen. In your apps list, tap the Settings icon. Scroll to the bottom and select About phone (or something similar on a tablet). Unlike the iPhone and iPad that utilize iOS, there are many different Android variants based on the phone’s manufacturer. As such, the instructions for your device may differ a bit....
Windows 10 is now the de-facto standard operating system for modern PCs. With support for Windows 7 ending and Windows 8.1 being particularly unpopular, the install base for Windows 10 is only likely to grow from here on. It may even be the last numbered version of Windows that Microsoft will sell, with constant updates now making today’s Windows 10 a very different OS to the one that was originally released....
Before trying to troubleshoot your Xbox 360’s problems, try resetting the console by turning it off and back on. Additionally, check the connections for the power and A/V cables to ensure that they are probably seated. Check the USB ports in the front (2) and back (1) of the console. If the prongs of the USB port are bent and touching the case of the port the USB will short circuit and not allow the Xbox to power on....
Difficulty Moderate Steps 8 Time Required 20 - 30 minutes Sections 1 Rear Glass 8 steps Flags 0 BackXiaomi Redmi Note 9S Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device. What you need Step 1 Heat the rear glass Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the back cover for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath....
Difficulty Easy Steps 10 Time Required 20 minutes Sections 2 Rear Panel 4 steps Battery 6 steps Flags 1 Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackYoga Tab 3 Pro Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Preparation Flip the tablet with the rear panel facing up....
An E- may refer to any of the following: E- is a prefix describing anything electronic, that is, any data or information transmitted over a network or the Internet. For example, e-mail is a word (compound noun) using this prefix to describe “electronic mail,” which is mail sent and received over the Internet. Examples of words using the “e-” prefix e-911 eAccessibility e-athlete e-book e-business e-commerce e-crime e-cycling e-depression e-discovery e-form e-learning e-mail e-reader e-shopping e-sports e-tailer e-tailing e-tailware e-troll e-wallet e-waste Is the hyphen required in all “e” prefixed words?...
The font size or text size is how large the characters displayed on a screen or printed on a page are. How is the font size measured? A font is often measured in pt (points). Points dictate the height of the lettering. There are approximately 72 (72.272) points in one inch or 2.54 cm. For example, the font size 72 would be about one inch tall, and 36 would be about a half of an inch....
FOS, MOS, and TOS may refer to any of the following: FOS, MOS, and TOS may be used as shorthand for father over shoulder, mother over shoulder, and teacher over shoulder. These acronyms are sometimes used as code to explain that the user might not be speaking freely because an authority figure is nearby or watching. MOS is also short for metal-oxide semiconductor, see the MOS definition for additional information about this term...
Shorthand for great, gr8 is used in text-based communication, such as chat. Below is an example of how this could be used in chat. User1: I just got a 30" LCD! User1: WOW that’s gr8! Chat terms Related information Top 10 terms every parent of teenagers should know. What are the most important computer terms I should know?
Abbreviated as HW, hardware is best described as any physical component of a computer system containing a circuit board, ICs, or other electronics. A perfect example of hardware is the screen on which you are viewing this page. Whether it be a monitor, tablet, or smartphone, it is hardware. Without any hardware, your computer would not exist, and software could not be used. The picture is a Logitech webcam, an example of an external hardware peripheral....
Intuitive describes something that is logical and easy to pickup with little or no instruction. For example, a GUI (graphical user interface) is more intuitive than a command line interface. Once you become accustomed to using the mouse, you can navigate the computer without having to memorize or learn any special commands. KISS, UX
Short for line feed, LF is an ASCII character or button on the printer that instructs the printer to move down one line. Should I use “line feed” or “linefeed” in my writing? Line feed should be written as two words and always spelled out on the first mention when abbreviating. A line feed is not the same as a carriage return or newline character. However, the text CR may be combined with LF to form CR/LF or CRLF....
Online help is help available from an operating system or program at the request of a user. The term may also refer to help accessed over the Internet, such as our Computer Hope online help section. Help, Online Related information How to learn more about computers. Where can I ask a question on the Internet? Introduction to the Computer Hope site. Computer questions and answers. How can I ask Computer Hope a question?...
OSRI is reinstalling the operating system on a computer, hence being short for operating system reinstall. An OSRI is done when issues are too complex or numerous to be dealt with by other means. Computer abbreviations, FNR, Operating system, Operating system terms, Reinstall Related information How to erase my hard drive and start over? Hard drive help and support.
Round robin is a method of distributing multiple sources to one of the many devices or connections. For example, a company may have multiple servers that are identical to each other. When the first user attempts to access information from the server, they may be referred to SERVER_1. However, the next user would be directed to SERVER_2, regardless of the load on the server. Fault tolerance, Load balancing, Network terms...
