Modulo is a math operation that finds the remainder when one integer is divided by another. In writing, it is frequently abbreviated as mod, or represented by the symbol %. For two integers a and b: a mod b = r Where a is the dividend, b is the divisor (or modulus), and r is the remainder. Examples 11 mod 4 = 3, because 11 divides by 4 (twice), with 3 remaining....
Short for Planning Tool for Resource Integration, Synchronization, and Management, PRISM is an NSA tool to monitor and collect data from suspected terrorists and foreign Internet traffic. This data is used to gather information on foreign intelligence. While the main target of the PRISM system is said to be foreign Internet traffic, this tool allows access to Internet providers residing in the United States. Companies providing the government access include Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, AOL, Facebook, Apple, PalTalk, YouTube, and Skype....
Proof-of-Stake (PoS) is a type of algorithm that determines distributed consensus in a cryptocurrency blockchain. In a PoS algorithm, users with the greatest stake in the system (e.g., age or wealth) are first to create the next block. PoS is an alternative to Proof-of-Work algorithms, where users perform computational tasks to earn the right to create the next block. PoS algorithms use randomization to create fairness in the block selection process....
Push e-mail is a term for any e-mail system that actively transfers new e-mail to the client. Unlike a “polling” e-mail system, where the client must ask the server if its received new e-mails, a push e-mail system delivers e-mail to the client when they are received. Devices and systems that provide push e-mail capability include: E-mail, E-mail terms, Network terms, Push, Push technology, Server Related information E-mail help and support....
Short for standard generalized markup language, SGML is an ISO standard that offers a general definition of a markup language. It lays out rules for what type of markup is valid, and how that markup should be parsed. Not all markup languages conform to the SGML standard. For instance, HTML5 is not compatible with SGML. Computer acronyms, Markup, Programming terms Related HTML pages The official SGML website.
In some Microsoft Office 2007 and later applications, a SmartArt graphic can be created and added to document. SmartArt is a way to turn ordinary text into something more visually appealing. It helps draw attention to important information or make information easier to interpret and understand. SmartArt can create an organizational chart, a decision tree, a pyramid or matrix structure, illustrate steps in a process, or display events in a timeline....
Snap may refer to any of the following: An Ethernet networking protocol. For additional information about SNAP, see our Ethernet definition. Snap, also called Smart Window, is a feature introduced in Microsoft Windows 7 that allows users to view two windows side-by-side without resizing the window. Snap (Snap Inc.) is the company behind Snapchat. To snap a window to the left, press and hold the Windows key and then the left arrow....
More than two billion people use Facebook to connect with their loved ones, friends, and colleagues, share details of their lives through photos and videos, do a livestream, find good deals, and even run businesses on it. With all this data uploaded to the platform, Facebook has taken steps to protect it by increasing security measures and enforcing guidelines more strictly than before. Unfortunately, this has led to some users being locked out of their Facebook accounts, and they’re not sure how to unlock them to continue using or accessing the service....
macOS, originally named macOS X, is an operating system first released by Apple on March 16, 1999, for servers. It was later released for desktop computers on March 24, 2001, and is a completely new Apple Macintosh operating system based on BSD. Apple code-named each release of the macOS using names of big cats or places in California, except macOS Server 1.0. For a listing of the macOS releases, including codenames, see our Apple OS history....
There could be several reasons why you may be unable to access certain web pages, such as Facebook, YouTube, Netflix, or chat while at school and work. Often it relates to the security settings and access control your school or work administration has setup on the Network. Certain browsers and websites are restricted, locked, or otherwise blocked by network administrators for being potential threats for malicious activity. Computer Hope does not assist users in bypassing or disabling firewalls, unblocking security software, access controls, or unlocking any other security in place at your school or work....
Difficulty Very difficult Steps 25 Time Required 1 - 2 hours Sections 1 Laser Lens 25 steps Flags 2 In Progress This guide is a work in progress. Reload periodically to see the latest changes! Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackXbox 360 S Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link...
Difficulty Moderate Steps 8 Time Required 30 seconds - 1 minute Sections 2 Battery 6 steps Screen 2 steps Flags 0 BackZTE ZMAX 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 Battery Insert a fine point tool into the hole on the top left side of the phone to remove the SIM and SD card trays....
Echo may refer to any of the following: Also called an echo check, an echo is data repeated back to the sender by the recipient, to verify that it was received correctly. For example, in a command line you can use the echo command to echo any text to the screen. Related information See the echo command page for further information about this MS-DOS and Windows command line command. DOS and Windows batch file help....
Abbreviated as FMV, full-motion video is a computer system can display full video images and sound on a computer. Depending on the compression used by the computer and the computer hardware, the FPS (frames per second) can vary. Computers not capable of displaying at least 24fps appear choppy. Computer acronyms, FPS, Video terms Related information Video card help and support.
Shorthand for hit me up, HMU is a popular acronym used in text messages and other forms of online chat. If someone uses this phrase, they want someone to message them or contact them at a later time. Below is an example of how this phrase is used online. User 1: HMU later if you want to talk. User 2: Ok, sounds good. Acronyms, Chat terms
Interactive fiction, or IF, is a genre of computer software that presents a fictional, interactive narrative to a user. The story can change every time it is experienced, based on the user’s choices. IF enables an author to tell a story using animated visual effects, music, sound effects, and dynamic, diverging storylines. By punctuating storytelling with interaction from the user, the author has greater control over how the user experiences the story....
Released in September 2005, Meebo was a popular chat-based social network which was shut down in 2013 after merging with Google+. Meebo had a primary focus on private messaging and chat rooms. Meebo featured connections to other instant messaging platforms, allowing users to sign in and send messages using Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and AIM. Chat, Chat terms, Instant messaging, Internet terms, Room Related information Protect children from harmful material and people on the Internet....
Setup utility used by OEMs to install the setup installation of Microsoft Windows 95. Because the Pisetup installation process can vary depending on the manufacturer of your computer, resolving Pisetup errors can vary. If you are experiencing Pisetup errors during the installation or setup of your computer, we recommend you contact the manufacturer of your computer. Operating system terms, Setup
In CGI (computer-generated imagery), ray casting is the most basic form of raytracing. Unlike other forms of ray tracing, where rays originate from a light source and bounce off objects to arrive at the observer, in ray casting, they’re “cast” directly from the viewpoint. When cast rays intersect an object, the object’s color and brightness at that point determines the value of one pixel in the final image. A direction vector represents the orientation of the observer extending forward....
In computer science, schema matching is the comparison of two objects on the basis of their semantics. If two objects (such as a mathematical equation or a snippet of code) can be matched schematically, they are said to be mappable. That is, you can draw a direct comparison between each of their syntactical components. Computer Science, Programming terms, Schema
