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| Data Encryption: |
Data encryption is the process of scrambling stored or transmitted data so that
it is uncomprehensible for anyone who may intercept it until the data is unscrambled
by the intended recipient. |
| Data Transfer Rate: |
Pertains to the rate at which data is transferred from one computer system to another.
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| Database: |
A database is a collection of information setup in a specifc structure so that a
computer program can extract desired pieces of information. They are typically organized
into tables, which are collections of related data items.
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| Defrag: |
The defrag process regroups data into large blocks and also gathers all the free
space on the hard drive into larger blocks. Defragging your drive is recommended
on a regular basis as it makes data retrieval faster and easier for the computer.
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| Driver: |
A driver is a small piece of software that will allow your computer to communicate
with hardware devices or peripherals. Without a driver, any new hardware you connect
to your computer (e.g. a video card or a printer) will not work properly. |
| Device Manager: |
The Device Manager is a built-in feature in the OS which lets you enable/disable
or change the properties of all hardware devices attached to your computer.
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| DNS: |
Also known as Domain Name Server, is a service that translates a computer's fully
qualified domain name into an Internet Protocol addresses.
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| DOS: |
Also known as Disk Operating System, refers to any operating system but is most
commonly used in short for MS-DOS.
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| DSL: |
Or Digital Subscriber Line, is a technology for home and small business users to
have broadband high speed access to the Internet over standard copper phone lines.
Due to the technology being used, there are some limitations as you must be within
a certain distance from your phone company's CO for DSL to run at advertised speeds.
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