General IT

In the "General IT" category you can find some general IT terms. You can see the list of the terms from this category below.

• Archive

  An archive is a long-term data storage (greater than or equal to 1 year). It may also mean the location... (more about Archive...)

  
  
• Backup

  Backup is the activity of copying files or databases so that they will be preserved in case of equipment failure... (more about Backup...)

  
  
• Backup Copy

  A disk, tape or other machine readable copy of a data or program file. Making backup copies is a discipline... (more about Backup Copy...)

  
  
• Compression

  Compression is a technique, when using special software, to increase the storage capacity of computer media, either by artificially increasing... (more about Compression...)

  
  
• Computer Backup Copy

  Do a backup copy of all computer data and settings to be able to recover it after a computer cras... (more about Computer Backup Copy...)

  
  
• copy

  noun (pl. copies) 1 a thing made to be similar or identical to another. 2 a single specimen of a... (more about copy...)

  
  
• Copy Cat

  1)One that closely imitates or mimics another. Comp. It means Smb who makes illegal copy of smth. 2)someone who copies the words... (more about Copy Cat...)

  
  
• Copy Paste

  Text and pictures can easily be moved or copied from one application to another for versions of Windows 95 and... (more about Copy Paste...)

  
  
• Copy Protection

  A system for preventing the unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted media like movies or music. The DVD format includes both digital... (more about Copy Protection...)

  
  
• Copying

  Copying mean to make something so that it resembles an existing thing. Copying is the duplication of information, or an... (more about Copying...)

  
  
• Copying Service

  Copying service noun [U] Computer programs which create copies of the information on a computer system so that it can be... (more about Copying Service...)

  
  
• Copyright

  The legal ownership of a "work," which can take any of the following forms: written text, program source code, graphics... (more about Copyright...)

  
  
• CRC

  CRC, short for cyclic redundancy check, is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors. Transmitted messages are divided into... (more about CRC...)

  
  
• Cut Paste

  "cut and paste" This is about computer text editing. For arheological properties of pastes such as toothpaste or putty, see... (more about Cut Paste...)

  
  
• data

  Data usually means the following: - Distinct pieces of information, usually formatted in a special way. All software is divided into... (more about data...)

  
  
• Device

  A device is any machine or component that attaches to a computer. Examples of devices include disk drives, printers, mic... (more about Device...)

  
  
• Disk Image

  Disk image, also called a disk clone, is an exact copy of a computer's hard drive. The copy includes all... (more about Disk Image...)

  
  
• Downtime

  The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. ... (more about Downtime...)

  
  
• Error Log

  An error log records any abnormal activity on application software, usually in simple / plain text (ASCII). Each (main) application... (more about Error Log...)

  
  
• Hard Copy

  1) In computer graphics and telecommunications, a hard copy is a permanent reproduction, on any media suitable for direct use... (more about Hard Copy...)

  
  
• Hardware key

  Also called a "dongle". It is a very effective software copy protection device that plugs into a serial, parallel or... (more about Hardware key...)

  
  
• Hot swap

  To pull out a component from a system and plug in a new one while the main power is still... (more about Hot swap...)

  
  
• Identification

  Identification, in a biometric security system, is a process of comparing a biometric data sample against all of the system's... (more about Identification...)

  
  
• Interface

  Interfaces facilitate communication between different computer systems or allow people to communicate with machines (and vice versa). Interfaces can be... (more about Interface...)

  
  
• Key

  A key, in relation to computer science, is a piece of information that controls the operation of a cryptography algorith... (more about Key...)

  
  
• Logoff

  Logoff is a process or a result of the process of ending a session under an operating system, with a... (more about Logoff...)

  
  
• Logon

  Logon is a process or a result of the process of starting a session under an operating system, with a... (more about Logon...)

  
  
• Packed file

  A packed file is file in a compressed format. Many operating systems and applications contain commands that enable you to... (more about Packed file...)

  
  
• Password

  A secret series of characters, typically alphanumeric (meaning it consists of both letters and numbers) that enables a user to... (more about Password...)

  
  
• Password Protected

  Enables user to protect specific features on his website/computer/documents with usernames and passwords - so that only authorized persons can... (more about Password Protected...)

  
  
• Plain Text

  Plain text refers to textual data in ASCII format. Plain text is the most portable format because it is supported... (more about Plain Text...)

  
  
• RC4, RC5, RC6

  RC4/RC5/RC6 is a series of symmetric encryption algorithms developed by RSA Security. RC4 is a variable key-size stream cipher with... (more about RC4, RC5, RC6...)

  
  
• Read-only

  1. A read only disk, file, data, document etc., which can be viewed, possibly copied, but cannot be changed. ... (more about Read-only...)

  
  
• Registry

  Registry, first initiated in Windows 95, is the central location for program information in subsequent Windows operating systems and application... (more about Registry...)

  
  
• Rewritable

  The "rewritable" term usually refers to various storage media, such as optical discs, magnetic disks or tapes, that can be... (more about Rewritable...)

  
  
• Root

  Root is the starting directory on any system. Of course, it is sometimes called "root directory". ... (more about Root...)

  
  
• Volume

  Volume is a storage unit. A volume can either be a physical storage unit or a logical storage unit. Physical... (more about Volume...)

  
  
• Webmaster

  Webmaster or Webmistress is a commonly used term that refers to the person or persons responsible for a specific website. On... (more about Webmaster...)

  
  
• Windows Registry

  it is a database which stores settings and options for the operating system, especially for Microsoft Windows 32-bit versions. It... (more about Windows Registry...)

  
  
• Zip

  As a verb (to zip) it usually means to compress a file in the .zip file format. Zip files are... (more about Zip...)

  
  
• Zip file

  A zip file is a file, created by means of compressing any file using the zip format. Such files may... (more about Zip file...)

  
  
• Device Manager

  Device manager is a computer interface for managing devices, such as printers, monitors, mouse devices and other hardware. ... (more about Device Manager...)