Computer science

Definitions about computer science including computing fundamentals vocabulary, protocol and standards terminology, words about microprocessors and terms used in electronics.

Electronics

Terms related to electronics, including definitions about electrical components and words and phrases about computers, laptops parts, digital cameras, televisions and home appliances.

  • What is MIMO (multiple input, multiple output)?

    MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) is an antenna technology for wireless communications in which multiple antennas are used at both the source (transmitter) and the destination (receiver).

  • What is a conductor?

    A conductor, or electrical conductor, is a substance or material that allows electricity to flow through it.

  • What is a semiconductor, and what is it used for?

    A semiconductor is a substance that can act as a conductor or insulator depending on other factors, enabling it to serve as a foundation for computers and other electronic devices.

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Internet technologies

This WhatIs.com glossary contains terms related to Internet technologies, including definitions about port numbers, standards and protocols and words and phrases about how the Internet works.

  • What are customer service and support?

    Customer service is the support organizations offer to customers before, during and after purchasing a product or service.

  • What is a mobile VPN?

    A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN) is a type of VPN specifically designed to maintain a stable and secure connection while a user moves across different networks.

  • What is quantum machine learning? How it works

    Quantum machine learning (QML), also called quantum-enhanced machine learning, blends the computing power of quantum systems with the increasing computing demands of evolving machine learning models.

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IT standards and organizations

Terms related to information technology (IT) standards, including definitions about IT organizations and words and phrases about policies and compliance.

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Microprocessors

Terms related to microprocessors, including definitions about silicon chips and words and phrases about computer processors.

  • What is a conductor?

    A conductor, or electrical conductor, is a substance or material that allows electricity to flow through it.

  • What is Nvidia?

    Nvidia Corporation is a technology company known for designing and manufacturing graphics processing units (GPUs).

  • What is a semiconductor, and what is it used for?

    A semiconductor is a substance that can act as a conductor or insulator depending on other factors, enabling it to serve as a foundation for computers and other electronic devices.

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Robotics

Terms related to robotics, including definitions about consumer or manufacturing robots and words and phrases about stepper motor systems, XY positioning tables, automation and artificial intelligence.

  • What is a robo-advisor? Everything to know before using one

    A robo-advisor is a virtual financial advisor powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that employs an algorithm to deliver an automated selection of financial advisory services.

  • What is quantum superposition?

    Quantum superposition is the ability of a quantum system to act as if it is in multiple states at the same time until it is measured.

  • What is quantum theory?

    Quantum theory, or quantum mechanics, is the theoretical basis of modern physics that explains the nature and behavior of matter and energy on the subatomic level.

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