Consumer Technology
Definitions about consumer technology including Internet acronyms, tech lingo, multimedia definitions, words about personal computing and peripherals as well as terms used in wireless and mobile computing.
Desktops and laptops
Terms related to PCs, including definitions about desktop computers and words and phrases about computer components.
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chiplet
A chiplet is a sub processing unit, usually controlled by a I/O controller chip on the same package.
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product development (new product development - NPD)
Product development, also called new product management, is a series of steps that includes the conceptualization, design, development and marketing of newly created or newly rebranded goods or services.
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channel partner
A channel partner is a person or organization that provides services or sells products on behalf of a software, hardware, networking or cloud services vendor. Value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators (SIs), consultants, managed service providers (MSPs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors and independent software vendors (ISVs) may all be called channel partners.
End user hardware
Terms related to peripheral devices including definitions about keyboards or mice and words and phrases about printers, monitors, digital cameras and scanners.
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logical unit number (LUN)
A logical unit number (LUN) is a unique identifier for designating an individual or collection of physical or virtual storage devices that execute input/output (I/O) commands with a host computer, as defined by the Small System Computer Interface (SCSI) standard.
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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is a type of flat panel display which uses liquid crystals in its primary form of operation.
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computer worm
A computer worm is a type of malicious software program whose primary function is to infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems.
Internet acronyms and lingo
Terms related to Internet acronyms and lingo, including slang definitions and jargon about texting, Twitter and other social networking sites.
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mob mentality (herd/hive mentality)
Mob mentality -- also called herd or hive mentality -- is the inclination that some humans have to be part of a large group, often neglecting their individual feelings in the process, and adopting the behaviors and actions of the people around them.
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digital citizenship
Digital citizenship is the online presence, behaviors and response to others within a digital community where one is a member.
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social media
Social media is the collective of online communications channels dedicated to community-based input, interaction and collaboration.
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.
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RIFAN 2
Reseau Internet de la Force Aeronavale etape 2 (RIFAN 2) is a secure internet developed for military applications.
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behavioral targeting
Behavioral targeting is the presentation of content and marketing based on the previous choices of users across websites.
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API management
API management is the process of overseeing application program interfaces (APIs) in a secure, scalable environment.
Multimedia and graphics
Terms related to multimedia, including graphics, animation and video definitions and words and phrases about images and sound.
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flexible display
A flexible display or foldable tech/smartphone is a visual output surface on a device that is designed to be folded or closed like a book or a device which incorporates such a screen.
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Facebook Reality Labs
Facebook Reality Labs is the social media company’s virtual and augmented reality (VR, AR) promotion, research and development company.
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owned media/earned media/paid media
Owned, earned and paid media are three different types of advertising content used by digital marketing teams to create a complete and effective marketing strategy.
Personal computing
Terms related to personal computers, including definitions about computers sold as consumer products and words and phrases about laptops, tablets and smartphones.
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behavioral targeting
Behavioral targeting is the presentation of content and marketing based on the previous choices of users across websites.
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P2P lending (peer-to-peer lending)
P2P lending (peer-to-peer lending) is a type of platform that allows participants to borrow and lend sums of money without having to rely on a conventional financial institution to control transactions.
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digital citizenship
Digital citizenship is the online presence, behaviors and response to others within a digital community where one is a member.
Printers
Terms related to printers, including definitions about scanners and words and phrases about inkjet, laser, photo and all-in-one printers.
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offset printing (offset lithography)
Offset printing, also called offset lithography, is a method of mass-production printing in which the images on metal plates are transferred (offset) to rubber blankets or rollers and then to the print media.
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rafts, skirts and brims
Rafts, skirts and brims are structures created at the base of the bottom of a 3D print. These structures are temporary and used to improve print reliability and quality.
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print bed
A print bed is the surface on a 3D printer where a print head lays down the materials that make up a 3D print.
Wireless and mobile
Terms related to wireless and mobile technology, including definitions about consumer mobile technology devices and communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, WiMAX and LTE.
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5G
Fifth-generation wireless (5G) is the latest iteration of cellular technology, engineered to greatly increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks.
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Uber
Uber is a transportation company with an app that allows passengers to hail a ride and drivers to charge fares and get paid.
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remote wipe
Remote wipe is a security feature that allows a network administrator or device owner to send a command that deletes data to a computing device.