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December 29, 2022 29Dec2022 Definição
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)

802.11ac, also known as Gigabit Wi-Fi, is a specification in the IEEE 802.11 family applicable to WLANs (wireless local area networks). Continue Reading
December 29, 2022 29Dec2022 Definição
CompTIA Project+

CompTIA Project+ is the Computing Technology Industry Association's certification program designed to demonstrate a person has a validated understanding of and skills in project management. Continue Reading
December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 Definição
plane (in networking)

A plane is an integral component of telecommunications architecture and networks. Continue Reading

December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 Definição
Multiple Document Interface (MDI)

Multiple Document Interface (MDI) is a Microsoft Windows programming interface for creating an application that enables users to work with multiple documents simultaneously. Continue Reading
December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 Definição
planogram

A planogram is a diagram that shows how and where specific retail products should be placed on retail shelves or displays to increase customer purchases. Continue Reading
December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 Definição
Kotlin

Kotlin is a statically typed, object-oriented programing language that is interoperable with the Java virtual machine, Java Class Libraries and Android. Continue Reading
December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 In Depth
8 coding books to read in 2023

Coding books are a great learning resource for developers of all skill levels and backgrounds, offering authoritative and comprehensive coverage of a specific topic area. Continue Reading
December 28, 2022 28Dec2022 In Depth
10 top data architect and data engineer certifications in 2023

Learn what it takes to achieve and accelerate a rewarding career in data architecture and choose from among some of the best data architect and data engineer certifications. Continue Reading
December 27, 2022 27Dec2022 Definição
power take-off (PTO)

Power take-off (PTO) is a device that transfers an engine's mechanical power to another piece of equipment. Continue Reading
December 27, 2022 27Dec2022 In Depth
Digilantism explained: Everything you need to know

With the rise of digital communications, some people turn to digilantism for justice and support. Here is how digilantism is used to gain advocacy for various causes. Continue Reading

December 27, 2022 27Dec2022 In Depth
10 social media trends in 2023

Social media is constantly changing. Using some of the latest trends -- such as social listening and short videos -- can help a company stand out. Continue Reading
December 22, 2022 22Dec2022 Definição
persistent connection

A persistent connection, also known as an HTTP persistent connection, refers to a network communication channel that remains open for further HTTP requests and responses instead of closing after a single exchange. Continue Reading
December 22, 2022 22Dec2022 Definição
fully qualified domain name (FQDN)

A fully qualified domain name (FQDN) is the complete address of an internet host or computer. Continue Reading
December 22, 2022 22Dec2022 Definição
Firefox

Firefox is a free, open source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation and Mozilla Corporation in 2004. Continue Reading
December 21, 2022 21Dec2022 Definição
kinetic energy

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, observable as the movement of an object or subatomic particle. Continue Reading
December 21, 2022 21Dec2022 Definição
data source name (DSN)

A data source name (DSN) is a data structure containing information about a specific database to which an Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) driver needs to connect. Continue Reading
December 21, 2022 21Dec2022 Definição
geofencing

Geofencing is a type of location-based marketing and advertising. Continue Reading
December 21, 2022 21Dec2022 In Depth
5 ethical issues in marketing to avoid

Marketing is about attracting customers and making sales. However, there are some unethical advertising and promotion tactics that may cause people to mistrust your brand. Continue Reading
December 21, 2022 21Dec2022 Definição
Burning Man

Burning Man is an annual week-long event focusing on self-expression and community that takes place in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada. Continue Reading
December 20, 2022 20Dec2022 Definição
surveillance capitalism

Surveillance capitalism is an economic theory proposed by Harvard Business School Professor Emerita Shoshana Zuboff in 2014 that describes the modern, mass monetization of individuals' raw personal data in order to predict and modify their behavior. Continue Reading
December 19, 2022 19Dec2022 Definição
henry (H)

The henry (symbolized H) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of electrical inductance. Continue Reading
December 19, 2022 19Dec2022 Definição
cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a type of bullying in which one or more individuals use digital technologies to intentionally and repeatedly cause harm to another person. Continue Reading
December 16, 2022 16Dec2022 Definição
stateless app

A stateless app is an application program that does not save client data generated in one session for use in the next session with that client. Continue Reading
December 16, 2022 16Dec2022 In Depth
9 resolutions for businesses going green in 2023

Customers are concerned about the environment and may consider a company's impact. Using small steps, companies can improve their sustainability and lessen their carbon footprint. Continue Reading
December 16, 2022 16Dec2022 Definição
decentralized finance (DeFi)

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an emerging model for organizing and enabling cryptocurrency-based transactions, exchanges and financial services. Continue Reading
December 16, 2022 16Dec2022 Definição
thyristor

A thyristor is a four-layer semiconductor device, consisting of alternating P-type and N-type materials (PNPN). Continue Reading
December 15, 2022 15Dec2022 In Depth
2022 year in review: Top business topics

The business world saw changes in 2022. Themes -- such as the rise and fall of cryptocurrency, changes to social media and navigating employment -- are all included in this review. Continue Reading
December 14, 2022 14Dec2022 Definição
e-ticket (electronic ticket)

An e-ticket (electronic ticket) is a paperless electronic document used for ticketing purposes, such as airfare or concert admission. Continue Reading
December 14, 2022 14Dec2022 Definição
action plan

An action plan is a document that lists what steps must be taken to achieve a specific goal. Continue Reading
December 14, 2022 14Dec2022 Definição
debouncing

Debouncing is removing unwanted input noise from buttons, switches or other user input. Continue Reading
December 14, 2022 14Dec2022 Definição
default

In computer technology, a default is a pre-designed value or setting that is used by a computer program when a value or setting is not specified by the program user. Continue Reading
December 13, 2022 13Dec2022 Definição
AS/400 (IBM iSeries, AS/400e, eServer iSeries/400, Power Systems)

The IBM Application System/400 -- or AS/400 -- is a family of midrange computers that was released in 1988, succeeding both System/36 and System/38 platforms. Continue Reading
December 13, 2022 13Dec2022 Definição
applet

An applet is a small computer program that performs a specific task. Continue Reading
December 13, 2022 13Dec2022 Definição
ISO 27001

ISO 27001, formally known as ISO/IEC 27001:2022, is an information security standard created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which provides a framework and guidelines for establishing, implementing and managing an ... Continue Reading
December 13, 2022 13Dec2022 In Depth
7 tips for hiring during a recession

While budgets are tightened during economic downturns, recruiting may still be necessary. Here are some tips. Continue Reading
December 12, 2022 12Dec2022 Definição
social networking

Social networks are websites and apps that allow users and organizations to connect, communicate, share information and form relationships. Continue Reading
December 08, 2022 08Dec2022 Definição
liquid

A liquid is a type of matter with specific properties that make it less rigid than a solid but more rigid than a gas. Continue Reading
December 08, 2022 08Dec2022 Definição
Hofstadter's law

Hofstadter's law states that a project always takes longer than expected, even when the law is taken into account. Continue Reading
December 08, 2022 08Dec2022 Definição
virtualization architecture

A virtualization architecture is a conceptual model of a virtual infrastructure that is most frequently applied in cloud computing. Continue Reading
December 08, 2022 08Dec2022 Definição
inductor

An inductor is a passive electronic component that temporarily stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through the inductor's coil. Continue Reading
December 07, 2022 07Dec2022 Definição
electrostatic field

When two objects in each other's vicinity have different electrical charges, an electrostatic field exists between them. Continue Reading
December 07, 2022 07Dec2022 Definição
normal distribution

A normal distribution is a type of continuous probability distribution in which most data points cluster toward the middle of the range, while the rest taper off symmetrically toward either extreme. Continue Reading
December 07, 2022 07Dec2022 Definição
vector

A vector is a quantity or phenomenon that has two independent properties: magnitude and direction. Continue Reading
December 06, 2022 06Dec2022 Definição
truth table

A truth table is a breakdown of all the possible truth values returned by a logical expression. Continue Reading
December 05, 2022 05Dec2022 In Depth
5 workplace ergonomic tools to improve employee experience

Ergonomic technology offers employees a better and more comfortable working environment. These workplace ergonomics can improve employee experience and increase productivity. Continue Reading
December 05, 2022 05Dec2022 Definição
soap opera effect (motion interpolation)

The soap opera effect is the colloquial name for a visual effect caused by motion interpolation on television sets that some people find undesirable. Continue Reading
December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição
audio

Audio is sound that is within the acoustic range of human hearing. Continue Reading
December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição
User Principal Name (UPN)

In Microsoft Active Directory, a User Principal Name (UPN) is a username and domain in an email address format. Continue Reading
December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição
iterative DNS query

An iterative DNS query is a request for a website name or URL. Continue Reading
December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição
pipelining

Pipelining is the process of storing and prioritizing computer instructions that the processor executes. Continue Reading
December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição
microchip

A microchip -- also called a chip, computer chip or integrated circuit (IC) -- is a unit of integrated circuitry that is manufactured at a microscopic scale using a semiconductor material, such as silicon or, to a lesser degree, germanium. Continue Reading
December 02, 2022 02Dec2022 Definição
logical OR symbol

In mathematics, the logical OR symbol is a Boolean function that is positioned between two statements to indicate an inclusive disjunction between them. Continue Reading
December 01, 2022 01Dec2022 Definição
telemetry

Telemetry is the automatic measurement and wireless transmission of data from remote sources. Continue Reading
December 01, 2022 01Dec2022 Definição
Google+ (Google Plus)

Google+ (pronounced Google plus) was a Google social networking platform discontinued for personal use in 2019. Continue Reading
December 01, 2022 01Dec2022 Definição
C# (C-Sharp)

C#, pronounced "C-sharp," is an object-oriented programming language from Microsoft that enables developers to build applications that run on the .NET platform. Continue Reading
November 30, 2022 30Nov2022 Definição
search engine results page (SERP)

A search engine results page (SERP) is the list of results that a search engine returns in response to a specific word or keyword phrase query. Continue Reading
November 30, 2022 30Nov2022 Definição
Node.js (Node)

Node.js (Node) is an open source, cross-platform runtime environment for executing JavaScript code. Continue Reading
November 29, 2022 29Nov2022 In Depth
Generalist vs. specialist: What's the difference?

Generalists have a wide spectrum of knowledge, while specialists are subject matter experts in their areas of study. Learn if employers prefer one type over the other. Continue Reading
November 29, 2022 29Nov2022 In Depth
Data drives corporate social responsibility in tourism

Mohammed El Amine Abdelli explains the tourism industry's need for a corporate social responsibility framework in his book 'Sustainability, Big Data, and Corporate Social Responsibility.' Continue Reading
November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 Definição
Gmail

Gmail (pronounced Gee-mail) is a free web-based email service that provides users with 15 GB of storage for messages and the ability to search for specific messages. Continue Reading
November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 Definição
cursor

A cursor is the position indicator on a computer display screen where a user can enter text. Continue Reading
November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 Definição
pagination

Pagination is the process of separating print or digital content into discrete pages. Continue Reading
November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 Definição
Bitly

Bitly is a URL shortener service that enables users to truncate webpage links. Continue Reading
November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 In Depth
7 reasons why websites crash

There are several reasons a website can crash, including broken code, malicious attacks and hosting errors. Another big reason websites can go down is massive traffic. Continue Reading
November 23, 2022 23Nov2022 Definição
transparency

Transparency is the quality of being easily seen through, while transparency in a business or governance context refers to being open and honest. Continue Reading
November 22, 2022 22Nov2022 Definição
autocorrect

Autocorrect is a word processing feature that identifies misspelled words, and uses algorithms to identify the words most likely to have been intended, and edits the text accordingly. Continue Reading
November 22, 2022 22Nov2022 Definição
general-purpose computer

A general-purpose computer is one that, given the application and required time, should be able to perform the most common computing tasks. Continue Reading
November 22, 2022 22Nov2022 Definição
Portable Document Format (PDF)

Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format that has captured all the elements of a printed document as an electronic image that users can view, navigate, print or forward to someone else. Continue Reading
November 21, 2022 21Nov2022 Definição
search string

A search string is the combination of text, numbers and sometimes special characters that a user enters into an application's search form to find specific types of information. Continue Reading
November 21, 2022 21Nov2022 In Depth
8 communication and collaboration books to read in 2022

Communication and collaboration tools are more important than ever as the workforce shifts to hybrid and remote work. Check out these books to learn more. Continue Reading
November 18, 2022 18Nov2022 Definição
negative float (negative slack)

Negative float, also known as negative slack, is a common concept in project management that refers to the amount of time that must be saved to complete a project on time. Continue Reading
November 18, 2022 18Nov2022 Definição
com

On the Internet, "com" is one of the top-level domain names that can be used when choosing a domain name. Continue Reading
November 18, 2022 18Nov2022 Definição
capacitive touchscreen

A capacitive touchscreen is a control display that uses the conductive touch of a human finger or a specialized input device for input and control. Continue Reading
November 18, 2022 18Nov2022 Definição
XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language)

XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) is a family of standards that specifies how to define Extensible Markup Language (XML) document transformation and presentation. Continue Reading
November 18, 2022 18Nov2022 In Depth
Top 9 performance review questions and answers

During performance review sessions, managers need to prepare the right questions for conversations with employees on the past year, career paths and goals for the upcoming year. Continue Reading
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November 17, 2022 17Nov2022 In Depth
Mobile website vs. app: What's the difference?

As mobile usage continues to grow, apps and mobile websites can help you connect with customers. A mobile website has a broader reach, but an app allows more interaction. Continue Reading
November 16, 2022 16Nov2022 Definição
gaming

Gaming is playing an electronic video game, which is often done on a dedicated gaming console, PC or smartphone. Continue Reading
November 16, 2022 16Nov2022 Definição
USART (universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter)

A USART (universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter) is hardware that enables a device to communicate using serial protocols. Continue Reading
November 16, 2022 16Nov2022 Definição
widget

In computing, a widget is an element of a graphical user interface that displays information or provides a specific way for a user to interact with the operating system (OS) or an application. Continue Reading
November 15, 2022 15Nov2022 In Depth
The history of cloud computing explained

Cloud computing has evolved significantly from its origins to become an essential service that many modern organizations rely on today. Continue Reading
November 15, 2022 15Nov2022 Definição
null set

In mathematical sets, a null set is a set that does not contain any values or elements. Continue Reading
November 15, 2022 15Nov2022 Definição
coulomb (C)

A coulomb (C) is the standard unit of electric charge in the International System of Units (SI). Continue Reading
November 14, 2022 14Nov2022 Definição
phase

In electronic signaling, a phase is the position of a wave at a point in time (instant) on a waveform cycle. Continue Reading
November 14, 2022 14Nov2022 Definição
square meter (meter squared)

The square meter, also called the meter squared, is the International System of Units (SI) unit of area. Continue Reading
November 10, 2022 10Nov2022 Definição
leaky bucket algorithm

The leaky bucket algorithm is a "traffic shaping" algorithm to reduce the load the transport layer places on the network layer and reduce congestion in the network. Continue Reading
November 10, 2022 10Nov2022 Definição
search engine

A search engine is a coordinated set of programs that searches for and identifies items in a database that match specified criteria. Continue Reading
November 09, 2022 09Nov2022 Definição
historical data

Historical data, in a broad context, is data collected about past events and circumstances pertaining to a particular subject. Continue Reading
November 09, 2022 09Nov2022 Definição
piggybacking

Piggybacking, in the context of Wi-Fi, is the use of a wireless connection to gain access to the internet without proper authority. Continue Reading
November 09, 2022 09Nov2022 In Depth
10 best practices to make a mobile-friendly website

By adopting practices such as building a responsive layout and decluttering design, you can improve mobile user experience and rank higher in search engines. Continue Reading
November 09, 2022 09Nov2022 Definição
nibble

In computing and digital technology, a nibble is four consecutive binary digits or half of an 8-bit byte. Continue Reading
November 08, 2022 08Nov2022 Definição
information society

Information Society is a term for a society in which the creation, distribution, and manipulation of information has become the most significant economic and cultural activity. Continue Reading
November 08, 2022 08Nov2022 Definição
trackball

A trackball is a computer cursor control device used in many laptop computer keyboards and older versions of computer mice. Continue Reading
November 08, 2022 08Nov2022 Definição
government to government (G2G)

Government to government (G2G) is a term used to describe interactions between governments, typically at the national level. Continue Reading
November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 Definição
falsifiability

Falsifiability is the capacity for some proposition, statement, theory or hypothesis to be proven wrong. Continue Reading
November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 Definição
Boolean

In computing, the term Boolean means a result that can only have one of two possible values: true or false. Continue Reading
November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 Definição
availability bias

In psychology, the availability bias is the human tendency to rely on information that comes readily to mind when evaluating situations or making decisions. Continue Reading
November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 Definição
EOM (end of message)

EOM means 'end of message,' a phrase used in written communications -- typically email messages, instant messages or text -- to indicate a complete message that doesn't require a response. Continue Reading
November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 Definição
accountability

Accountability is an assurance that an individual or an organization is evaluated on its performance or behavior related to something for which it is responsible. Continue Reading
November 07, 2022 07Nov2022 In Depth
15 highest-paying IT certifications in 2022

AWS Certified Solutions Architect -- Professional tops the list of highest-paying certifications. Continue Reading