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Short for electronic learning, e-learning (or eLearning) is the acquiring of knowledge via the use of a computer and the Internet, intranet, or extranet. The multimedia may include streaming video, audio recordings, videoconferencing using a webcam, and virtual worlds, such as Second Life. It is commonly self-paced but can be led by an instructor as well. A great example of e-learning is online classes offered by a university; which are ideal for people who desire an education, but are not close to campus....

Alternatively called GMod, Garry’s Mod is a standalone game available on Steam, a content delivery service created by the company Valve. Garry’s Mod allows players to manipulate objects, or “props,” in the game, to make creative devices. The game provides players with a Physics Gun and a Tool Gun to manipulate the props and position them wherever they want. Players can also enjoy multiplayer gaming, where they can create devices with another player, or communicate with others via text or voice chat....

With the Internet, privacy describes an individual or group’s control over their selective anonymity and how safe they feel about the storage and sharing of information. Privacy fears Computer privacy refers to several main topics. Information shared with visiting web pages. How that information is used. With whom the information is shared. If that information is used to track users. Business terms, Dumpster diving, EPIC, GDPR, Identity theft, Privacy filter, Private, Security terms, TOS...

Founded in 2007 by Chris Fanini, Dan Veltri, and David Rusenko, Weebly is a web host and online service that gives users the ability to create a website using a drag-and-drop interface. Weebly offers a starter free package and offers packages up to $25.00 a month. Internet terms, Web host Related information Creating a website. The official Weebly website.

Below is a listing of all the different reasons why you may be unable to open an e-mail attachment. Unrecognized file format One of the most common reasons why you can’t open an e-mail attachment is because your computer doesn’t have the necessary program installed to recognize the file format. For example, if someone is sending you a .PSD image file and you don’t have Adobe Photoshop or another program that supports it, the file format cannot be opened....

* Windows key Open or close Start Menu. Windows key + A Open Action center. Windows key + C Open Cortana in listening mode. Windows key + D Display and hide the desktop. Windows key + E Open File Explorer. Windows key + G Open Game bar when a game is open. Windows key + H Open the Share charm. Windows key + I Open Settings. Windows key + K Open the Connect quick action....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 23 Time Required 30 minutes - 1 hour Sections 3 Upper Plastic Case 6 steps Lower Metal Case 9 steps Hard Drive 8 steps Flags 0 BackXbox One X Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Turn off the console and unplug any cables before beginning this guide. Follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing the console....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 14 Time Required 30 minutes Sections 2 Outer Case 9 steps BD-ROM Drive 5 steps Flags 0 BackXbox One X Project Scorpio Edition 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 Outer Case Use a T9 Torx screwdriver to remove the 13mm screw which is under and to the left of the power input....

Featured Featured Guide Difficulty Easy Steps 15 Time Required 10 - 15 minutes Sections 1 Zig-zag Patch 15 steps Flags 2 Worn Wear Patagonia and iFixit are celebrating the stories we wear by collaborating to provide guides for Patagonia’s most popular apparel repairs. Featured Guide This guide has been found to be exceptionally cool by the iFixit staff. BackPatagonia Jeans Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit...

Crosstalk may refer to any of the following: Electromagnetic interference received by one or more wires. Crosstalk can cause errors, noise, or prevent cables from transmitting data. Twisted-pair cable, shielded cable, and keeping cables further apart help prevent crosstalk. When crosstalk occurs, it is difficult to transmit data over a network or the network card receives lots of lost packets. With wireless communication, crosstalk is a signal transmission issue that causes a disruption in another circuit or channel....

Etsy is an online marketplace that allows users to create virtual shops for selling their vintage, handmade, or unique factory-made items. It was launched on June 18, 2005 by Rob Kalin and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Related information How to make money online. The official Etsy website.

The IEEE 802.11 is a standard introduced by IEEE in June 1997 used for wireless Ethernet networks. Below is a listing of each of the wireless IEEE standards currently available. Home users should only be concerned about 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g for their home wireless network. Cordless, IEEE 802 standards, Network terms, Phone terms, Roam, WAP, Wardriving, WEP, Wi-Fi, WPA Related information Network and network card help and support.

In-line or inline is any element contained within a program, document, or message. For example, with HTML, inline code is anything built into the web page, instead of being loaded from an external file. The majority of content seen on this page is inline, but the images and CSS file are external. When referring to how HTML or CSS is displayed, an inline element stays in the same line as the code that surrounds the text....

Short for Level 2 cache, L2 cache, secondary cache, or external cache, L2 is specialized, high-performance computer memory on the die of the CPU. Unlike Layer 1 cache, L2 cache was on the motherboard on earlier computers, although with newer processors it is found on the processor chip. It’s located closer to the CPU, and therefore has lower latency, than the L3 cache. L2 cache was first introduced with the Intel Pentium and Pentium Pro computers and included with every subsequent processor, except some versions of the Celeron processor....

In computer gaming, magic or mana is an attribute of certain classes (e.g., healer or mage) that gives them the ability to cast magic abilities. For example, a player may have 100 mana and a spell that takes 10 mana. Casting that spell would subtract 10 mana from the mana bar (often a blue bar). Depending on the game, the mana bar may slowly regenerate over time or may only regenerate when the player rests or drinks....

Founded in 1998, PayPal is an Internet person-to-person payment service. Any Paypal user may securely transfer money using their bank or credit card information. PayPal makes it easy to accept money from others and is a great way for users who don’t want to use a credit card on an unknown website. On October 3, 2002, Paypal was acquired by eBay Inc. Then on July 18, 2015, PayPal became an independent company again after a spin-off by eBay....

PuTTy is a software terminal emulator for Windows and Linux. It provides a text user interface to remote computers running any of its supported protocols, including SSH and Telnet. Pictured here is an example of a PuTTY SSH session. Network terms, Software terms, SSH, Telnet, TTY Related information Additional information and download available at the PuTTY website.

In general, salami slicing refers to anything cut into small actions or fractions. For example, with electronic transfers salami slicing is the action of taking tiny fractions of every transaction that builds into a large sum of illegally gained money. If you stole fractions of a penny on a transaction, this small amount from thousands of transactions can quickly add up. Computer crime, Security terms Related information How to protect yourself while on the Internet....

The Intel Socket 1 is a computer processor socket that had 169-pin holes in 17 by 17 rows, ran at 5v, and compatible with the Intel 486SX, 486DX, 486DX2, 486DX2, and 486DX4 processors. To the right, is an illustration of the Socket 1 socket. 80486, CPU terms, Socket The original OverDrive socket is now officially known as the Socket 1 and is a 169-pin PGA socket. Related information CPU help and support....

The terms BIOS and CMOS both refer to essential parts of your computer’s motherboard. They work together and they’re both important, but they are not the same thing. Let’s take a look at what the BIOS and CMOS are, and how they’re different. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware stored in a chip on your computer’s motherboard. It is the first program that runs when you turn on your computer....