HijackThis is software, created by Trend Micro, that scans Windows computers and identifies potential threats to the computer, such as malware. It can also help identify running programs that may not need to be running. CamelCase, Combofix, Hijack, HijackThis log, Log, Security terms The free Computer Hope process tool can scan your HijackThis log and give additional information about each of the files, potential security threats, and steps on how to fix threats....
Intellectual property is a product or idea that resulted from a person’s creativity. The law forbids the unauthorized use of intellectual property by anyone other than the inventor. The most common forms of intellectual property are patents, Copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Examples of intellectual property are artwork, music, and company logos. The Computer Hope logo is considered intellectual property and is a registered trademark of Computer Hope. Business terms
OnLive was a cloud-virtualization service company founded in 2003. Its flagship cloud gaming service launched on June 17, 2010, providing users with limited access to select video game titles. The graphics and game logic were processed remotely on high-end hardware, with audio and video output streamed over the Internet. Compatible devices included desktop computers, HDTVs, and mobile devices. On April 30, 2015, all OnLive services were discontinued. Its patents and intellectual property were sold to Sony Entertainment, who launched its PlayStation Now cloud gaming service in January 2015....
SLA may refer to any of the following: Short for service-level agreement, SLA is the measurable level of service a company guarantees to offer the user. Many ISPs and web hosts provide their customers with an SLA that outlines the measurable expectations the user can expect. Below are examples of what may be included in an SLA. The percentage of uptime, e.g., 99.9% guaranteed uptime. The guaranteed response time from a help desk, e....
Short for terminate-and-stay-resident, a TSR is a software program that remains in memory until it is needed, and then performs some function. An example of a TSR is an antivirus scanner, which must remain loaded in memory to help protect your computer from computer viruses. Computer acronyms, Daemon, Operating system terms, Resident virus Related information How to remove TSRs and startup programs.
Short for very high frequency, VHF is a range of radio frequencies between 30 MHz and 300 MHz. It is used for short-distance communication methods, including television and radio. The frequencies in the VHF range are divided up into frequency assignments and used for specific services, including commercial and military services. Computer acronyms, Frequency, Hardware terms
Wrap text may refer to any of the following: In Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs, Wrap Text is a feature that shows all information in a cell, even if it overflows the cell boundary. For example, the image shows that cell G2 has text cut off because the adjacent cell H2 has text. However, cell G3 has the Wrap Text feature enabled (found under the Home tab) that forces the text to move to the next line if full words are not readable....
Windows Explorer has a long history of stability issues, and the “File Explorer” rebranding in recent Windows iterations did little to improve things. So, it’s not uncommon to encounter random freezes and crashes with accompanying error messages such as “Windows Explorer is not responding” and “Windows Explorer has stopped working” when interacting with the file system on a PC. Most complications with Windows Explorer or File Explorer are one-off instances that only show up while the operating system is under stress....
Difficulty Difficult Steps 5 Time Required 30 - 35 minutes Sections 2 Motherboard 4 steps Power Switch 1 step Flags 1 Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction. BackZebra ZP 450 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction In order to complete this guide, you’ll need to know how to solder....
Short for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, the ENIAC was the first electronic computer used for general purposes, such as solving numerical problems. It was designed and invented by John Presper Eckert and John Mauchly at the University of Pennsylvania to calculate artillery firing tables for the US Army’s Ballistic Research Laboratory. Its construction began in 1943 and was not completed until 1946. Although it was not completed until the end of World War II, the ENIAC was created to help with the war effort against German forces....
Fdisk may refer to any of the following: Pronounced eff-disk, fdisk is an external MS-DOS utility that is used to configure the computers fixed disk drives. With fdisk, you can delete, create, and partition different portions of the hard drive. Fdisk was first made available in MS-DOS 3.3x and was also available in all earlier versions of Windows including Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME. With the introduction of Windows XP, fdisk was replaced with the graphical Windows Disk Management utility and Recovery Console diskpart command....
FOMO (fear of missing out) is a phenomenon where a person is anxious to know what others are doing or experiencing. It stems from the natural human desire to socialize, connect with others, and be part of group experiences. However, it can have adverse effects on a person’s behavior and decision-making. In technology The effects of FOMO have generally increased in the past 15 years due to widespread adoption of the Internet, social networks, and mobile devices....
Often called hi-fi or hifi, high fidelity describes the high-quality reproduction of sound recordings, usually music. High-fidelity equipment reduces or eliminates distortion and background noise on poor-quality recordings. High fidelity is often utilized by audiophiles as they prefer high-quality sound and equipment that allows for optimal production and recording. It is also common amongst movie buffs who want the best sound experience when viewing their favorite films. Audio, Audio software, Fi, Sound, Sound card, Sound terms...
When referring to magnetism, magnetic is an adjective describing the force exerted by a magnet on certain elements that attracts or repels them based on the polarity of electrical charges. A magnet is a rock, metal, or coating containing iron, cobalt, or nickel. These materials are called ferromagnetic because they exhibit a strong magnetic field. Each magnet has a north and south pole. If you have two magnets and attempt to attract the same poles (e....
Noise may refer to any of the following: With electronics, noise is any disturbance that interferes with data transmission or communication and corrupts the quality of the signal. Below are examples of where noise can be encountered in data transmission and its common causes. Audio, image, or video signal noise Degradation in audio and video signals can reduce the overall quality of audio, images, and videos. In audio, noise manifests as a hiss....
Short for private branch extension or private branch exchange, PBX is a local telephone switching system used to serve a limited area such as a business. Users of the PBX are connected to a small number of outside lines for making external calls, thus saving on communication expenses. The phone system is usually facilitated by a local group or person on site, but may also be administered remotely. PBXs can offer analog, digital, and VOIP, and many advanced services such as caller ID, voicemail, multiple phone lines, call recording, and service to large call centers....
Short for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, PUBG is an action shooter where 100 players battle until there is one person, duo, or team of four left standing. PUBG was released for the PC on December 20, 2017 by PUBG Corporation. The game is also available for Xbox One. Additional game information Each match in PUBG begins with every player parachuting out of a plane with cosmetic clothing and no gear. Once the players land somewhere on the massive 8 x 8 km map, they must scramble to pick up weapons and armor before their opponents do to avoid early elimination....
Short for Resource Monitor, Resmon is a feature introduced with Windows Vista that enables users to view real-time resource information about software and hardware on their computer. It shows things like memory, disk, CPU and network performance, and which software handles and file modules are working. Below is an example of the Windows Resource Monitor in Windows 8 and type of information it provides to users. Each tab in the Resource Monitor provides different information....
Server mirroring is a technique used in networking where a second server stores identical information and processes in case the primary one fails unexpectedly. While it is an effective measure used for fault tolerance, server mirroring is rather expensive compared to using a server farm. Mirror servers can be housed on-site or at a remote location. Usually, server mirroring is primarily used for backup and disaster recovery. However, it’s also helpful with load balancing when the primary server is overloaded with requests....
Below are details on what the svchost.exe file is and how it’s used in the Microsoft Windows operating system. What is the svchost.exe file? The term SvcHost, also known as svchost.exe or Service Host, is a process used to host one or more operating system services. The svchost.exe Microsoft Windows executable file is labeled as: Generic Host Process for Win32 Services. Svchost.exe is a required Windows file and is used to load needed DLL files used with Microsoft Windows and Windows programs that run on your computer....
