The F5 key is a function key found at the top of almost all computer keyboards. The key is often used to refresh a web page in an Internet browser. As mentioned below, F5 also has other uses depending on the computer and program. How to use the F5 key Open the program that uses the key and press F5. If the F5 key also has an icon on the key, it indicates the key has a secondary function....
Shorthand for hate, h8 is used in chat and other text-based communications as a way of letting others know you dislike something or someone. Chat terms, Leet, Troll Related information How to protect yourself while on the Internet. What are the disadvantages of the Internet? Top 10 terms every parent of teenagers should know. What are the most important computer terms I should know?
Short for Light-weight Flow Admission Protocol. LFAP is a protocol developed by Cabletron that allows for network hardware to account for every byte and packet of every flow without affecting the routing and switching performance. LFAP version 1 is specified in RFC 2124. Computer acronyms, Network terms, Protocol Related information Network and network card help and support.
NDAS, which stands for Network Direct Attached Storage, is a commercial network storage system. It connects various digital storage media (hard drives and flash memory) over a network, usually Ethernet. It utilizes the LPX (lean packet exchange) protocol to transmit data over the network, which has some performance benefits. However, because the packets used in LPX communications do not support routing, an NDAS is limited to connectivity over a LAN only....
Introduced on April 22, 2003, Opteron is the name of a line of 64-bit x86 processors produced by AMD. They were the first processors to use the AMD64 instruction set, also known as x86-64. It was designed to compete with Intel’s Xeon line of processors. The Opteron was a significant step forward for 64-bit processors. It was the first 64-bit processor that could natively run 32-bit programs without a speed penalty....
Originally known as 3rd Generation I/O (3GIO), PCI Express, or PCIe, was approved in July 2002 as a serial computer expansion bus standard. PCI Express was designed as a high-speed replacement for the aging PCI and AGP standards and is available in different formats. The data transmitted over PCI Express is sent over wires (called lanes) in full duplex mode (both directions at the same time). Each lane can transfer speeds around 250 MB/s and each slot can be scaled from 1 to 32 lanes....
POST may refer to any of the following: Short for power-on self-test, the POST is a test the computer must complete to verify all hardware is working properly before starting the remainder of the boot process. The POST process checks computer hardware, like RAM (random access memory), hard drive, CD-ROM drive, keyboard, etc., to ensure everything is working correctly. If all hardware passes the POST, the computer continues the boot up process and may generate a single beep sound....
Short for return materials authorization or return merchandise authorization, RMA is a form that allows customers to return products for an exchange or refund. RMA is similar to a tracking number in that it is used to identify and track the returned item. An RMA usually includes details like the reason for return and where to send a refund or exchange. Where should I send the RMA? Most companies require you to include the RMA with the product that you are returning....
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Difficulty Moderate Steps 9 Time Required 30 minutes Sections 2 Screen 5 steps USB Port 4 steps Flags 0 BackXiaomi Mi A2 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Since you need to open up the screen in order to access the USB port, please follow our screen replacement guide before taking further steps....
Name: Yogen Dalal Born: Unknown Computer-related contributions Engineer, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. Co-author of the TCP specification (1974). Former member of the original Star and Ethernet development teams at Xerox. Honors and awards Student of Vint Cerf – the team’s pioneering work on the design of the TCP protocol has been recognized with a “Birth of the Internet” plaque in the Gates building at Stanford University. Quotes “The rule of thumb is that your first investment will fail....
A High capacity Floppy Disk, or HiFD, is 3.5" floppy disk that can store either 150 or 200 megabytes of data, depending on the unit. Released by Sony in late 1998, HiFD was designed to replace the standard 3.5" floppy disk; although the HiFD drives were backward compatible with the old 1.44 MB versions. Unfortunately, the HiFD never gained much popularity, due to the introduction and use of Zip drives and CD-R media....
HR may refer to any of the following: Short for human resources, HR is a department of a company responsible but are not limited to, employee benefits, hiring, payroll, promotions, and maintaining employee data. When referring to HTML, the tag is used to denote a thematic break (usually indicated by a horizontal line) on a web page. Related information What jobs are available in the computer industry? Information about Computer Hope....
Short for non-volatile random-access memory, NVRAM is a memory that saves its stored data regardless if the power is on or off. Today, a good example of NVRAM is flash memory like that used in a Jump drive. NVRAM is also in your computer monitor, printers, cars, smart cards, and other devices that require remembered settings. Types of NVRAM Today, there are different types of NVRAM available for all computers. The RTC/NVRAM on your computer motherboard is a battery-backed NVRAM that uses the CMOS battery to charge and store system settings such as the date and time....
Short for profile picture, PFP is the icon or image used next to a profile name. Most online services allow users who create an account to customize their profile picture to help make their account more personalized. The image of our logo is an example of a profile picture we often use. How do I create a profile picture? Creating a profile picture is like creating any other image, but the requirements may vary by service....
The term random refers to any collection of data or information with no determined order, or is chosen in a way that is unknown beforehand. For example, 5, 8, 2, 9, and 0 are single-digit numbers listed in random order. Random data may be re-ordered, or sorted, by date, name, time, age, etc., in which case its order is no longer random. Data can be randomly selected, or random numbers can be generated using a random seed....
Shorthand for thank you, TY is a term commonly used in chat rooms and message boards. Thank you is also sometimes abbreviated as TU. Below is an example of how this could be used in chat. User1: I’ll give you a copy of mine. User2: TY User1: YW Chat terms, Feedback, TYVM, YW Related information Send Computer Hope feedback about its site. Top 10 terms every parent of teenagers should know....
Alternatively called a human-computer interface, a UI (user interface) is a description of any visible interface accessible by the user. For example, a UI can describe an operating system GUI (graphical user interface) that lets you interact with the files on the computer. Another example of a UI is the interface that lets you interact with players, characters, and other objects in a game. A game UI can include a health bar or mini-map....
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