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Difficulty Easy Steps 5 Time Required 15 - 20 minutes Sections 2 Wheel 3 steps Tires 2 steps Flags 0 BackWowWee MiP Robot Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Wheel Use a metal spudger to carefully pry off the hubcap without marring the plastic wheel or hubcap. This plastic material is not replaceable....

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Shorthand for cracking the f*** up or cheer the f*** up, CTFU is used in chat and other text-based communication like SMS when laughing at something or telling someone to cheer up. Chat terms, LOL Related information Top 10 terms every parent of teenagers should know. What are the most important computer terms I should know?

Alternatively known as cyberwarfare, cyberwar describes a conflict in the virtual world or over the Internet between two or more countries. Examples of cyberwar Below are examples of what many believe could happen during a cyberwar, cyberterror, or cyberattack. Examples of cyberwar. First known use of a cyberweapon and cyberattack. Would I be safe in a cyberwar? Can people die in a cyberwar? Examples of cyberattacks in a cyberwar. Is there a cyber army?...

Double buffering describes a device with two buffers. Using multiple buffers increases a device’s overall throughput and helps prevents bottlenecks. For example, double buffering can show one image or frame with graphics while a separate frame is being buffered to be shown next. This method makes animations and games look more realistic than those done in a single buffer mode. Buffer, Video terms Related information Video card help and support.

Short for Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, EIST allows Intel processors to run at a lower speed, which reduces the overall power consumption. This feature is very useful in portable computers that use battery power. Computer acronyms, CPU terms, Power terms, SpeedStep Related information CPU help and support.

Short for media access unit, an MAU is also known as an Ethernet transceiver or MSAU (multistation access unit). MAU is an adapter, connector, or stand alone device that enables a network device to connect to a Token Ring network. An MAU is one form of fault tolerance that helps prevent issues if a network device or computer goes down. They are commonly available as either active or passive forms. A passive MAU is not powered and does not in any way strengthen the signal from a device....

Alternatively called pop or spawn, respawn is a gaming term first used in the game Doom. It describes a situation where a computer or human-controlled character in a video game comes back to life after dying or being killed. For human-controlled characters, the respawn rate is often immediate, returning them to a designated spawning point or one of a few randomly generated spots. In multiplayer games where items are collected and creatures are killed, respawn refers to when the item or creature returns....

To troubleshoot is solving a problem or determining a problem to an issue. Troubleshooting often involves the process of elimination, where a technician follows a set of steps to determine the problem or resolve the problem. Computer troubleshooting overview Below is a brief overview of the basics of troubleshooting a computer problem. Anyone can follow these steps to help identify or solve most computer problems. Computer troubleshooting overview. Other computer hardware and software troubleshooting....

Update or patch program If error happens when opening a program that’s not part of Microsoft Windows, make sure you’re running the latest version and that it’s got the latest patches. The latest software updates are on the developer’s website. Revert Windows back to an earlier copy If this is a problem that recently started occurring, try restoring an earlier copy of Windows. In some situations, a changed setting or installation setting may have caused the computer to generate this error....

Windows 11 has brought quite a few changes. While the underlying functionality remains identical to Windows 10, the new version of Windows looks and works a bit differently than before. The biggest focus of the new Windows update is the user interface (UI). Learning from the debacle of Windows 8, Microsoft has worked on simplifying and streamlining the interface, making it easier to navigate than ever before. Nowhere is this new design philosophy more apparent than in the revamped Windows 11 File Explorer....

Difficulty Easy Steps 7 Time Required 5 - 15 minutes Sections 1 WowWee MiPosaur Broken On/Off Switch Fix 7 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackWowWee Miposaur 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 WowWee MiPosaur is a dinosaur version of MiP, and is an interactive toy costing about $100....

Conventional memory is a section of IBM compatible memory that totals 640 KB. This portion of the memory is the only portion accessible by MS-DOS without the aid of a memory manager. To maintain compatibility, computers developed after the 8088 continued to observe this barrier. Additional information about RAM (random access memory), and other portions of memory, is available on our RAM diagram. 640 KB barrier, EMS, Memory terms Related information How to find how much RAM is installed on a computer....

Crunch may refer to any of the following: Crunch describes processing numbers or complex formulas rapidly. For example, a supercomputer could be described as crunching the data required to generate weather predictions. Crunch describes reducing the size of a file or other data. See our compress page for further information about compressing files. Distributed processing, Processing, Software terms

Cryptocurrency is digital currency that uses cryptography to verify financial transactions and control the creation of new currency units. Transactions are recorded in a distributed ledger, usually a blockchain, that can be viewed and verified by all users of the cryptocurrency. The decentralized nature of the cryptocurrency system means that no centralized authority, such as a government or bank, is required to regulate, control, or issue the currency. Examples of cryptocurrencies As of 2019, over 1600 distinct cryptocurrencies exist, with varying levels of popularity and activity....

Shorthand for fu** off and die, FOAD is used in chat and other text-based communication as letting someone know to get lost. Below is an example of how this could be used in chat. User1: If you’ve come here to only annoy people, FOAD.User2: Don’t let him get to you User1, he’s a troll.User3: LOLUser1: You’re right User2. Chat terms, Computer acronyms, KYS Related information Top 10 terms every parent of teenagers should know....

In general, hidden refers to any text or other objects that are hidden from view. For example, on a Windows computer, files may be hidden to keep others from viewing them using the “Hidden” attribute on the file properties menu. To make a file truly hidden, a third-party application needs to be installed. Or, on a Unix-like system such as Linux, BSD, or macOS, permissions may be restricted so only the owner (you) can view the file....

Shorthand for if I understand correctly, IIUC is used in chat and other text-based communication as a way of starting a sentence about something you believe to be correct. Below is an example of how this could be used in chat. IIUC Computer Hope is the best place for computer help and information. Chat terms, IINM, IIRC Related information Top 10 terms every parent of teenagers should know. What are the most important computer terms I should know?...

InfoSec, also known as information security, is a general term describing the practice of protecting information from unwanted access or manipulation. It applies especially to military, government, and corporate organizations where losing control of sensitive information can pose grave financial or strategic risk. Information security must protect information against external threats, and internal degenerative forces, such as the failure of a storage device or a network. Good InfoSec practices are, therefore, an inherent part of Information Technology....

In general, modern refers to a hardware device or software program released recently. How recent “modern” refers to can depend on the context. Smartphones, for example, are released yearly. For this reason, they become obsolete quicker than something released less frequently, like a video game console. Pictured here is the PlayStation 5, the most modern version of the Sony PlayStation game console. Hardware terms, High-tech, Obsolete, Software terms Related information How often should I buy a new computer?...