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What is RAM?

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Submitted: 27 Oct 2006
Updated: 22 May 2007

RAM is an acronym for Random Access Memory. It is a type of computer memory akin to a person's short-term memory. Data that must be accessed quickly is kept in RAM, such as running applications and open files. When a computer does not have enough RAM... [more]



What is the Razr?

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Submitted: 7 Jun 2007

The Razr is a cellular telephone designed, manufactured, and sold by Motorola. The Razr's distinctive feature is it's unusual proportions, being wider and thinner than most models available at the time of it's introduction. It's flip-phone body and f... [more]



What is a Rootkit?

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Submitted: 29 Apr 2007
Updated: 22 May 2007

A rootkit is a type of computer program that hides its presence from the administrator of the machine. Usually installed as malware, rootkits are very difficult to detect and remove because they erase all evidence of their presence. Often, the only v... [more]



What is a Router?

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Submitted: 11 Feb 2007

A router is a computer hardware component that directs data between networks, or within a single network. Often, consumer-grade routers are used to connect several home computers to a single Internet connection, and/or to each other. Commercial route... [more]



What is RSS?

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Submitted: 18 May 2006

RSS is a method whereby a website or server can provide a simple summary of its newest content. An RSS file is called a feed. Although this feed is delivered over the Internet just like a webpage, its format is not compatible with standard web browse... [more]



What is a Server?

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Submitted: 8 Aug 2007
Updated: 7 Jan 2008

A server is a computer program that responds to a request from another program. Server software is generally not run in a standalone fashion, rather, end-user software usually interfaces with server software in a distributed manner. Additionally, a c... [more]



What is Sex?

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Submitted: 11 Jan 2007
Updated: 9 Dec 2007

The term "sex" refers to both the reproductive abilities of a particular organism, and also to the act of initiating reproduction by procreation. Not all organisms reproduce by the sexual behaviour familiar in mammals: many produce asexually (one sex... [more]



What is Sitepoint?

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Submitted: 29 Oct 2006

Sitepoint is a web and media publisher, and software developer. Their main product is the sitepoint.com website, from which they promote their online tutorials, forums, and print books. In addition to the traditional online revenue model based upon a... [more]



What is Skype?

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Submitted: 10 Jun 2006

Skype is one of the original free VOIP applications available for consumer use. Available for free download for every major operating system, Skype quickly founded itself as the leading consumer VOIP application and a technological pioneer. In additi... [more]



What is a Smartphone?

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Submitted: 29 May 2007

A smartphone is a cellular telephone that performs many basic functions of a personal computer. Smartphones usually incorporate advanced PDA functions, large screens, and enhanced data entry and text typing methods. Multiple hardware interfaces such ... [more]


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