Exception handling is responding to exceptions when a computer program runs. An exception occurs when an unexpected event happens that requires special processing. Examples include a user providing abnormal input, a file system error being encountered when trying to read or write a file, or a program attempting to divide by zero. Exception handling attempts to gracefully handle these situations so that a program (or worse, an entire system) does not crash....
Fried or fry describes damage to an electronic component by allowing too much electrical current to pass through it, usually through ESD. Overheating can also cause an electronic component to fry. Computer slang, Electronics terms, Power terms, Surge Related information Computer hardware help and support.
Shorthand for got to run, GTR is sometimes used in chat or other text-based communications to let others know that you’ve got to go and cannot continue talking. Chat terms, CYA Related information Top 10 terms every parent of teenagers should know. What are the most important computer terms I should know?
Netting may refer to any of the following: In general, netting describes connecting computers, businesses, schools, or people together through networking or the Internet. When referring to cables, netting sometimes describes networking cable or a mess of cable. Netting also describes browsing the Internet. Network terms, Surfing Related information How to connect to the Internet. Network and network card help and support.
OSD may refer to any of the following: Short for on-screen display, OSD is a menu on various devices that provides options used to adjust the display or other options available to that device. The picture is an example of an OSD being displayed in the bottom right corner of a computer monitor. What is an OSD Lockout? An OSD Lockout, OSD Lock-out, or OSD Lock message is displayed when an LCD or LED monitor menu button is pressed for an extended period....
Q may refer to any of the following: Q is an abbreviation sometimes used for “question” and “quality.” For example, QA (quality assurance) and Q&A (questions and answers). Q is a keyboard key used with the keyboard shortcuts Alt+Q, Command+Q, and Ctrl+Q. Q is the SI-derived symbol of quetta- prefix, when using a lowercase q, it’s a quecto- prefix. In command line commands such as debug, “q” is used to quit the program....
Reia is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language first introduced in 2008. Its syntax is similar to Ruby, and it runs on the Erlang virtual machine. Its primary uses are concurrent and distributed computing, and writing highly fault-tolerant programs. It supports multiple programming paradigms, including declarative, imperative, and functional programming. Here is an example “Hello, World!” program written in Reia: “Hello, world!".puts() Language, Programming terms Related information Programming language history.
Invented by Jack Lo in 1994, a vertical mouse is an alternative to a traditional computer mouse. For ergonomic purposes, vertical mice have the buttons and the scroll wheel rotated 90-degrees clockwise (or counter-clockwise for left-handed users). This requires the user to operate the mouse with their palm facing to the side, rather than facing downward. Variants of the vertical mouse include different options for thumb placement. Some include a groove for the user to rest their thumb, while others include trackballs to move the cursor without physically moving the mouse....
As with many hardware components, computer monitors come in a variety of shapes and sizes. When you’re trying to determine what resolution your monitor should be set to, there are a few things to consider. The following sections explain these considerations. We recommend you read both the first and last sections before setting the resolution in your version of Windows. What is the monitor’s native resolution? Native resolution refers to the maximum number of pixels your monitor can display....
Difficulty Very easy Steps 2 Time Required 1 minute Sections Why! NV41MZ Bottom Cover Replacement 1 step Why! NV41MZ Left CPU Fan Replacement 1 step Flags 3 Bullets! Better coordination with markups and the color/type of bullets will help make this guide more clear! Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction....
Name: Dr. William Stallings Born: 1945 Computer-related contributions American Computer Science, Cryptography and Security textbook author. Written textbooks on computer science topics such as operating systems, computer networks, computer organization, and cryptography. Operates a website titled Computer Science Student Resource. Significant publications Computer Security: Principles and Practice (2014). Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles (2014). Data and Computer Communications (2013). Network Security Essentials Applications and Standards (2013). Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice (2013)....
Difficulty Very easy Steps 1 Time Required 5 minutes Sections Wheel 1 step Flags 0 BackX-Street STR Viper 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 Remove the wheel. Begin by grabbing your metal spudger or a guitar pick to pop off the plastic cap in the middle of the wheel....
Short for dynamic-link library, a DLL is a common library used in Microsoft Windows platforms. They are essentially a pool of resources that can be used by many programs. Files within a DLL are designated with the .dll file extension. A DLL file is used to perform a specific set of tasks. For example, it may provide the steps necessary to print a document. Windows puts all the DLL files in the same place to make it easier for developers to write programs....
Released on July 25, 2017, Fortnite is a video game created by Epic Games. There are three different gameplay modes. The first and most popular is Fortnite Battle Royale, a free-to-play battle royale game where 100 players fight one another until one player or squad is left standing. The second is Fortnite Creative, a mode that allows players to make worlds and arenas where they can battle others. The third mode is Fortnite: Save the World, a co-op version that allows up to four players to battle waves of zombies until they die....
Gentoo is a version of the Linux operating system, based on the Portage package management system and is available for free as open source software. Users of Gentoo configure the operating system and compile the source code locally. Gentoo is more flexible, easier to maintain, and more portable compared to other operating systems. Gentoo was originally released on March 31, 2002 as version 1.0. As of 2022, it is up to version 17....
Intel Core i7 is a line of Intel CPUs which span eight generations of Intel chipsets. They feature either four or six cores, with stock frequencies between 2.6 and 3.7 GHz. The first i7 processors were released in November 2008 and new generations of the i7 continue to be released (2020). Variations of the i7 processor are manufactured for a variety of personal computing devices. Some high-performance i7 processors for desktop computers, such as the i7-8700K, are unlocked for overclocking....
JIT, which stands for just-in-time, also called dynamic translation, is a technique to compile and execute code at run time rather than AOT (ahead of time). This method offers several advantages, such as a program being optimized at execution time for the specific system on which it is running. Code, Compilation, Computer abbreviations, Programming terms
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is antivirus software developed by Microsoft to protect computers running Windows. It scans, detects, and removes viruses, spyware, and malware, helping to protect the operating system from infection. Formerly known as Microsoft AntiSpyware and Windows Defender, the software was originally based on GIANT AntiSpyware, acquired by Microsoft on December 16, 2004. It was first released on October 24, 2006. There is no need to download and install Microsoft Defender Antivirus, as it is installed by default on Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11....
The ability of a software program or hardware device to properly follow a set of coded instructions. For example, some keyboards have special keys on them that are programmed to open a web browser or e-mail client. All computers today are considered programmable, whereas early computing devices were only capable of performing certain calculations. Program, Programmer, Programming terms Related information History of computers.
A video card sends data to the CPU for the processing of data and graphics. A set of addresses is needed so that it is sent to the right place. These addresses are contained in each packet of data going from the video card to the CPU. Having to look at each data packet to find the addresses can slow down a computer, decreasing its speed and performance. Sideband addressing is a method of getting around this slowdown by putting those addresses in eight extra lines of data in the data packet....
