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DMTF (Distributed Management Task Force) is an organization founded in 1992 that helps in the development of standards for distributed desktop, network enterprise, and Internet environments. DTMF has over 160 member companies and organizations with more than 4,000 active participants. Companies include Cisco, Citrix, Dell, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, and VMware. Business terms, CIM, Computer abbreviations, DMI, WBEM, WMI Related information The official DMTF website.

Short for fiber to the premises, FTTP is a type of broadband connection that uses fiber optic cable to connect a home or building to the Internet. Because fiber is a symmetrical connection and because of the technology it uses, it’s one of the fastest types of connections. However, because it requires a company to lay a fiber optic cable to your home or office it’s not available in most areas....

Previously known as Project Fi, Google Fi is a phone carrier service introduced by Google in 2015. The service utilizes the networks provided by T-Mobile, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, and Three. Google Fi tests the signal strength of the carrier options, and connects the user to the fastest network. The service includes unlimited texting and phone calls for $20 per month, and charges users a flexible fee based on how much data they plan to use per month....

Short for Human Interface Device, HID describes hardware that enables a user to interact with a computer or mobile device. Examples of HID devices are peripherals, like computer keyboards and mice. Computer acronyms, Hardware terms, Input device, Keyboard terms, Mouse terms, Phone terms Related information Keyboard help and support. Mouse and touchpad help and support.

Short for Microsoft Certified IT Professional, MCITP is a certification validating that an individual can perform a certain job role with a Microsoft technologies. These roles include database administrator and enterprise messaging administrator. Getting a MCITP certification requires one or more MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) certifications, and successfully passing additional “pro” exams. Due to its difficulty, individuals completing this certification are well respected in the IT industry and more likely to land better paying, higher-end IT jobs....

Alternatively known as a naked link, naked URL is a term which refers to a hyperlink that shows the full URL rather than other text. For example, a naked link to the Computer Hope website would be https://www.computerhope.com, and a traditional hyperlink could be Computer Hope. Both links lead to the same place, but the naked link displays the full URL. Internet terms, Web design terms, Web page For SEO (search engine optimization) purposes, we always recommend you describe a link instead of using a naked URL....

Short for network driver interface specification, NDIS is a specification developed by Microsoft and 3COM describing how a communication protocol and a network device should communicate. NDIS is similar to Novell’s ODI. Computer acronyms, Network terms Related information Network and network card help and support.

An IRC command that enables users to register their nick, so they are the only user with that name, helping prevent confusion and false identification. Below is an example of how the NickServ command may work on an IRC server. Keep in mind that not every IRC server uses the same software, and that this command may operate differently. /msg nickserv helpor/nickserv help The following commands need to run from the server window and not in a channel or message window, if you expect to see returned results....

RSAT may refer to any of the following: Short for remote server administration tools, RSAT is an application for Microsoft Windows that allows IT administrators to remotely manage users on a network running Windows Server. It includes Server Manager software, MMC (Microsoft Management Console) snap-ins, Windows PowerShell cmdlets, and additional command line tools. Short for regulatory sequence analysis tools, RSAT is a suite of modular computer programs used to analyze genetic data procured in the biological sciences....

Rufus is a free utility created by Pete Batard for Microsoft Windows that creates bootable USB flash drives from ISO image files. Rufus is compatible with Windows versions 7 and later. Bootable disk, Boot device, Software terms Related information How to create a bootable Windows USB drive. How to make a bootable CD. How to create a copy of Windows software. How to create a Windows 10 installation disk. How to install the Microsoft Windows operating system....

An SHV connector, also known as a safe high-voltage connector, is one that is used to terminate a coaxial cable. It uses a bayonet mount, which employs a cylindrical, rotating connector to securely lock the connection. It also features an extra-thick, protruding insulator which makes it especially suited for high-voltage cabling. SHV connectors are commonly rated for up to 5,000 volts and 5 amperes of electrical current, although special-purpose SHV connectors can be rated for up to 20,000 volts....

A packet sniffer is a utility that listens on a network for transferred data. Packet sniffing allows individuals to capture data as it is transmitted over a network. This technique is used by network professionals to diagnose network issues, and by malicious users to capture unencrypted data, like passwords and usernames. If this information is captured in transit, a user can access a system or network. How can I protect myself?...

A temporary state a computer enters to help conserve power. Computers and other hardware devices today enter into suspend mode automatically when they are inactive. Hibernate, Power terms, Sleep, Standby, STR, Warm swap Related information How to adjust power, standby, and sleep settings. How to disable the power, sleep, or wake buttons in Windows. Is it ok for a laptop to hibernate or go to Standby mode? Receive blinking cursor when resuming from Standby mode....

Often, in the computer’s BIOS setup under the Advanced Chipset Features, there is an option for Memory Hole at 15M-16M, with the available options of Disabled and Enabled. This setting allows users to enable or disable the 1 MB of memory required by some ISA expansion cards. How to enter and exit the BIOS or CMOS setup. Enabling this feature decreases your memory by 1 MB and allow the few ISA cards that require this memory to work on your computer....

TR may refer to any of the following: When referring to HTML, the tag, which is short for table row, is used to designate a row of cells in a table. A Linux command, see the Linux tr command page for further information. Short for technical report, TR is a term that sometimes describes a document or collection of documents about a specific item. When referring to a domain name, ....

Wd may refer to any of the following: Short for working directory, WD is the directory where you are currently “located” when using your operating system’s command line. It is the default directory for opening and creating new files, for example, unless you explicitly specify another directory in the path of the file name. See our current directory page for more information. WD is also short for the Western Digital company....

Website down If the server hosting the website is dow n, anyone trying to access the page gets errors. To identify if the site is up, see: How to test if a website or web page is down. Security settings setup by an admin at a school, work, library, or business can prevent you from accessing certain web pages. This page and Computer Hope will not help users get around these security measures....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 3 Time Required 3 minutes Sections 1 Wheel 3 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....

CU may refer to any of the following: CU is an acronym for the control unit. Shorthand for See You, CU is sometimes used in text-based communications such as chat. Below is an example of how this could be used. User1: Ok I’ve G2G User2: Ok CU In Linux operating systems, cu is a legacy command which “calls up” (remotely connects to) another computer. For more information, see our cu Linux command reference....

In general, a default is the option offered to you, which is either recommended or safe to choose if you’re unsure. In computer operating systems and programs, the default option is chosen if you press Enter without making a selection. The default may also be the position of a toggle selector if you don’t interact with it, or data automatically entered in an unedited text box. The following are examples of defaults you may encounter when using your operating system....