Compatibility view is a feature first introduced with Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0. It enables the browser to enter a mode that supports pages that may not have all the latest browser features. Enabling this view sets features back to Internet Explorer 7 and fixes issues, such as misaligned text, images, or text boxes, issues with scripts, and some crash situations. Above is a picture and an example of how to enable this mode....
When a Windows PC is running, millions of computations are taking place, telling the computer how to do everything from loading a web page to opening a piece of software. This process requires any number of system services to take you from A to B, with processes like ntoskrnl.exe designed to play a part in the overall user experience. This includes conhost.exe, a system process that will appear any time you open a command prompt window....
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard, or FHS, is a specification that defines the filesystem hierarchy of a Linux operating system. It specifies minimum requirements for top-level subdirectories, such as /usr and /bin, and what files and symbolic links must be located in those directories. In an FHS-compliant operating system, all files and directories are rooted in a top-level directory named / (a single forward slash). Originally named FSSTND (“filesystem standard”), the first version of the standard was released on February 14, 1994....
A database licensed under the GNU GPL that is used to store audio CD track information. The creation of freedb was sparked after the original CDDB began requiring software programs to have licenses to access its information. Like CDDB, freedb is what allows many computer software programs to recognize a CD and list the CD artist, album, and track information. CD, CD terms, Database Related information CD-ROM help and support. The official GnuDb website....
Short for f***ed up beyond all repair, FUBAR is slang that describes a situation as impossibly dysfunctional or hopeless. It has its origin in wartime, when soldiers frequently described their situation using the term. Today, it is also sometimes used in chat rooms and text messages to describe something that is unorganized or damaged, with no hope for repair. Chat terms, Computer acronyms, Computer slang, Foo, Placeholder FUBAR is also short for fouled up beyond all repair or fouled up beyond all recognition....
Gamification is the use of game elements, such as points, competition, or random chance, to enhance a non-game experience. To gamify something, the person designing the experience incorporates interactive elements that people find entertaining or engaging. The goal of gamification is to encourage people to return and participate more often. Examples of gamification The Starbucks mobile app uses a system called “My Rewards” that awards the user a virtual currency, “stars,” when they add real currency to their mobile Starbucks account....
Short for Intel Architecture 32, IA-32 was the first 32-bit processor architecture developed by Intel, and is still the basis for many microprocessors in use today. Early on, it was used to transition the old 16-bit architecture of the dated 286 computers to the new 386 standard. The IA-32 architecture was later replaced by IA-64. Computer acronyms, CPU terms, Processor, Standard, x86 Related information CPU help and support.
Kali Linux is a Linux distribution that comes bundled with penetration testing and forensics tools for security experts. Its core is based on Debian Linux. Kali runs on a variety of devices including 32-bit and 64-bit Intel and AMD computers, the Raspberry Pi, the Texas Instruments BeagleBoard, and ARM-based Chromebooks. Kali Linux is free, and can be downloaded at kali.org/get-kali. Security tools Over 300 network and security tools come pre-installed on Kali Linux, including:...
Computer memory is any physical device capable of storing information temporarily, like RAM (random access memory), or permanently, like ROM (read-only memory). Memory devices utilize integrated circuits and are used by operating systems, software, and hardware. What does computer memory look like? Below is an example of a 512 MB DIMM computer memory module. This memory module connects to the memory slot on a computer motherboard. When information is put in memory, it is written....
Parole media player is a media player for Unix and Unix-like operating systems, such as Linux. It is designed to be efficient, using very few system resources, and is the default media player of Xfce and Xubuntu. It is free software and distributed under the GNU General Public License. Parole plays local media files, such as WAV, MP3 and MPEG, and CDs and DVDs. It is based on the Gstreamer framework and allows for plugin extensions to support most open file formats....
Alternatively called physical storage or real storage, physical memory is memory that exists in the form of modules, like RAM. Essentially, it’s memory you can touch, unlike virtual memory, a method of creating memory by swapping data between RAM and a hard drive. The total amount of physical memory on a computer depends on how many sticks of RAM are installed and their storage capacity. For example, if a computer has two 64 MB memory modules installed, it has a total of 128 MB of physical memory....
Public-key cryptography or asymmetric cryptography is form of cryptography first published in 1976 by Martin Hellman and Whitfield Diffie which has a public and private key. A public key is one half of a software asymmetric cryptographic system that secures messages for transmission over an open or non-secure network between two parties. The public key can be viewed or used by anyone, but the private key is kept secret by the creator....
Render may refer to any of the following: Render refers to taking a computer image or file and converting it into another format or applying a modification, like shading or shadows. When referring to 3D animation, render refers making an image appear as a 3D or taking several images and making them animated. The image is an example of a 3D render of a laptop computer. 3-D, Computer Graphics, CUDA, Embarrassingly parallel, Nonlinear video editing, NURBS, Real-time, Render array, Render farm, Video terms
TDP (short for thermal design power or thermal design point) measures how much heat is generated by electronic hardware, such as a CPU. For example, a CPU cooler rated for 65 W TDP can dissipate the heat generated by 65 watts of electricity. TDP rating indicates how much power is required by an individual computer component. TDP ratings may vary depending on the hardware manufacturer. Therefore, the TDP listed by one manufacturer may not compare exactly to that of another....
Telecommuting or teleworking describes an individual working from home by dialing into or connecting to the corporate network from their home. Telecommuting is a great benefit for many users, as they do not have to commute to work, dress up for work, and more. Business terms, Internet terms, Job, Tele Related information How to work from home. What jobs are available in the computer industry? What jobs are being taken over by robots and computers?...
Touch ID is a biometric security feature designed by Apple and introduced to iPhones in 2013 with the release of the iPhone 5s. The feature was also introduced to iPads in 2014 with the release of the iPad Air 2. The home button was replaced with an embedded fingerprint scanner in all subsequent models. Touch ID can be used for unlocking an iPhone or iPad in place of a four-digit PIN....
Released in 2009, Ubisoft Connect is a proprietary video game distribution program created by Ubisoft. Ubisoft Connect is used to manage a user’s library of Ubisoft games and downloadable content. It allows users to launch games, install updates, communicate with friends, and download previously-purchased content. The games and content are accessed using a Ubisoft account, secured with a username and password. Ubisoft Connect was known initially as Uplay. In October 2020, the service was rebranded as Ubisoft Connect and combined with the Ubisoft Club loyalty rewards program....
Short for Virtual Network Computing, VNC was first developed by Quentin Stafford-Fraser at AT&T and enables users to control another computer remotely. What makes VNC a great utility is that it enables users to control remotely numerous computers, even if they are not running the same platform. For example, a user may be using Microsoft Windows and remotely connect to other Windows computers, Linux computers, or even Mac computers. VNC is available to use for free....
Windows Phone is a mobile operating system created but no longer supported by Microsoft. It also describes smartphones running the Windows Phone operating system. History Windows Phone was designed to replace the Windows Mobile family of mobile operating systems. It was first released in Europe, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2010 and Asia in 2011. The first Windows Phones were made by HTC, Dell, Samsung, and LG....
Windows Server 2008 is a Microsoft server operating system that was released to the public on February 27, 2008. It most closely resembles Windows Vista in look and feel. Windows Server 2008 is a robust operating system, including many highly desirable features for servers with a demand for maximum uptime and availability. One new feature, called “self-healing NTFS,” allows a sub-process to repair any detected disk errors instead of potentially shutting down a disk to resolve the error....
