Shorthand for Non-Uniform Rational Basis Spline, NURBS is a mathematical formula representing the position of an object in three-dimensional space. This concept includes mapping the exact coordinates of vertices, splines, and faces, which make up polygons. NURBS is frequently used in 3-D modeling, animation, CAD, and any other software that utilizes 3-D graphics. An example of 3-D modeling software that utilizes NURBS is 3ds Max. It is also capable of animation and rendering....
When referring to the programming language Python, pickling is a term that coders use when talking about object serialization. Pickle is a mechanism for serializing objects. When a programmer uses pickle to serialize an object, they are said to be pickling, or Python pickling. Conversely, if a programmer is deserializing an object, he or she is said to be unpickling. Programming terms
Short for Plastic Pin Grid Array, PPGA was developed by Intel in 1993 as a solution to heat-related issues for processors with more transistors than earlier models using CPGA. PPGA has a higher thermal resistance, better electrical performance, and improved power distribution capability. These characteristics allow for better performance of processors that are more sensitive to heat transmission. Computer acronyms, CPGA, CPU terms, FC-PGA, Hardware terms, PGA Related information CPU help and support....
Relational algebra is a special form of algebra that describes the data stored in relational databases and the query languages used to access that data. It was first developed by E. F. Codd at IBM and was formally introduced in 1970. Codd’s work became the basis for database query languages, such as SQL and MySQL. The five primitive operators Set union (∪) - Given multiple sets of data, for instance two sets B and C, the union of the sets B ∪ C is the data that appears in any or in all the sets....
Alternatively called sleep mode, Standby a power-saving mode available on most computers, monitors, and other electronic hardware. When the device is idle for a set time, it may temporarily disable hardware features that consume power, such as its display, network hardware, or internal storage. If the user interacts with the device, normal operation is restored. Standby mode helps conserve power when a computer or electronic device is not in use, without fully powering if off....
Task switching allows the user to move between different, currently running programs without closing them. For example, a user may have an Internet browser currently displayed, then use task switching to change over to their open word processor. Users running Microsoft Windows can do this by holding Alt and then pressing Tab. Operating system terms, Task Related information How to quickly change between open programs on Mac and PC.
Short for unshielded twisted pair, a UTP cable is a cable used in computer networking that consists of two shielded wires twisted around each other. As the name would imply, these cables do not have insulation (shielding) between each of the paired wires. Consequently, they do not block electromagnetic interference, resulting in a higher risk of packet loss or corruption. Unshielded twisted pair cables are used in Ethernet cables and telephone lines....
Difficulty Easy Steps 8 Time Required 5 - 20 minutes Sections 1 Oven Light 8 steps Flags 0 BackStove Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction The purpose of this guide is to teach people how to replace an oven light in the simplest way possible. The main purpose is to provide useful and clear information to people that have never replaced an oven light or have no experience with the equipment itself....
Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. When you play music no sound. Turn the volume up and down. Plug in headphone into the headphone jack to see if there is sound. If there is no sound after you plug it in, try restarting your cell phone because your cell phone might have frozen. Go into the settings on your phone and then go to the sound settings section....
Compute may refer to any of the following: The term compute can have multiple meanings, but the basic meaning is the act of calculating a value using mathematical formulas or other methods. A computer processes many functions by computing information, which in its simplest form, is a series of ones and zeroes (called binary code). The computer got its name due to this. Compute is used in multiple other forms, but still to refer to the same basic function of calculating, or determining, information....
Released in 2014, Google Cardboard is a low-end, smartphone-based VR (virtual reality) headset offered by Google. It is an affordable cardboard alternative to other VR headsets, which can be very expensive. To use Google Cardboard, you need a VR compatible smartphone to place inside it. Google’s reason for releasing this headset is to encourage users to experience VR so that developers are inclined to create more advanced VR applications. Google Cardboard can be purchased online for $15....
Learn mode allows a computer, hardware, or software program to learn or record the steps required to perform a particular task. Once learned, it can then repeat these steps indefinitely or when needed. An example of learn mode is your operating system learning how you view your window, then loading it the same way the next time it is opened. AI, Artificial intelligence terms
Originally developed by Loki Software in 2000, Open Audio Library, more commonly known as OpenAL, is an audio API and available for multiple operating systems. OpenAL is used for rendering multi-channel 3D positional audio. The style of OpenAL’s API is very similar to that of OpenGL. OpenAL was also designed to replace other proprietary 3D audio systems, like EAX and A3D. It is also capable of simulating attenuation, the Doppler effect, and material densities; adding realism to video games....
PGA may refer to any of the following: Short for pin grid array, PGA is a chip where the connecting pins are on the bottom. The image shows the bottom of the processor chip with many pins that plug into a socket on a circuit board. Short for Professional Graphics Adapter, PGA is a video standard developed by IBM that supports up to 640 x 400 resolution. Related information CPU help and support....
Also called serial processing, sequential processing is a term that describes the processing that occurs in the order that it is received. Sequential processing is in contrast to parallel processing or multitasking. CPU terms, Sequential Related information CPU help and support.
Tamper is any unauthorized modification of data. For example, a computer hacker may tamper with its log files to prevent anyone from knowing what information they accessed. Security terms Related information How to protect yourself while on the Internet. Computer security help and support.
Three may refer to any of the following: Three is a numerical value represented as “3” that’s the third positive number following the zero. On a computer keyboard with a numeric keypad, there are two 3’s. One on the top row of numbers and the other 3 on the keypad. What symbol is on the 3 key? On U.S. keyboards, the 3 key is on the same key has the hash symbol (#)....
X-ray may refer to any of the following: First discovered by Wilhelm Röntgen on November 8, 1895, an x-ray is a short energy beams with wavelength in ranges of 0.01 to 10 nanometers. X-rays are often used to display the contents of an object, such as the contents of a package, luggage, or the human body. The picture shows an example of what a computer laptop looks like in an X-ray picture....
Short for extensible hypertext markup language, XHTML is a hybrid between XML and HTML and designed for network devices as a method of displaying web pages on network and portable devices. XHTML was first released on January 26, 2000. Computer acronyms, Phone terms, Web design terms
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