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Auxiliary Port (AUX)
What is an Auxiliary Port (AUX)? An auxiliary port is a small, round connection socket that allows an electronic device to send and receive analog audio signals over a 3.5mm auxiliary cable. An auxiliary port may also be referred to as a headphone jack, speaker jack, or AUX port. Importance...
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Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS) Principle
What is the Keep it Simple, Stupid (KISS) Principle? The "keep it simple, stupid" (KISS) principle is a design rule that states systems perform best when they have simple designs rather than complex ones. For example, in software development, product design, or when creating websites, it is best to aim...
By: Vangie Beal | Technology Expert -
Social Engineering
What Is Social Engineering? Social engineering in cybersecurity is the art of manipulating people to gain unauthorized access to buildings, systems, or data. Unlike traditional hacking, which targets technical vulnerabilities, social engineering exploits human psychology – the organic layer of your defenses. Humans naturally want to help others, especially in...
By: Marshall Gunnell | IT & Cybersecurity Expert -
Google Bookmarks
What Does Google Bookmarks Mean?Google Bookmarks is a free online bookmarking service used to store and access website links. Google launched Google Bookmarks in 2005 as a service for registered Google Account users. Google Bookmarks' key advantage is secure bookmark access from any computer via Google's Chrome browser. Google Bookmarks...
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Business Transaction
What Does Business Transaction Mean?A business transaction, in the context of electronic commerce, is any monetary transaction that is made between consumers or businesses via the Internet. Business transactions free up time when conducted online since each party does not need to be physically present in order to make the...
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Digital Camera
What Does Digital Camera Mean? A digital camera uses an electronic image sensor to create still photographs and record video. The optical system of a digital camera works like a film camera, in which a typical lens and diaphragm are used to adjust electronic image sensor lighting. Digital cameras equip...
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Operating System (OS)
What is an Operating System (OS)? An operating system (OS) is software that enables users to run other applications on a computing device. The computer operating system acts as the interface between the hardware and software, managing system resources for the execution of installed programs. It is the backbone of...
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Make
What Does Make Mean? Make is a tool used in the software development process to build a program, along with its libraries, in its final ".exe" extension form. The make tool performs an interpretation process of make files to determine the final code of the destination .exe file. Topological sorting...
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Caller ID
What Does Caller ID Mean?Caller ID is a telephone feature that displays a caller’s phone number on the recipient's phone device before the call is answered. The phone number, location and associated billing or subscriber name is shown on the handset’s display or a separate caller ID box attached to...
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Uninterruptible Power Supply
What Does Uninterruptible Power Supply Mean? An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is an enhanced battery system that will self-activate in the event of a power disruption and function as the primary power source until electronic devices can safely be shut down or an emergency generator takes over. The purpose of...
By: Margaret Rouse | Technology Expert
