Open Source
Basically, the term "open source" is used to describe a program or app where the author(s) gives the public access to the source code.
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Basically, a hot swappable device is one that can be added or removed from a computer without having to reboot. USB devices are probably the most well known for being hot swappable, but there are...
View ArticleLists, Boxes, and Other Windows Elements Defined
In some of my previous articles I have somewhat – um – whined about the differences between menus and lists and text boxes, not knowing for sure what each one was called. I call it like I see it; if it...
View ArticleMore Windows Elements Defined
More Windows Elements Defined: Commands, Menus, Sliders, etc. You know one of the best things about Windows? How it labels things. You’ll have something pop up that looks like a box, but is a window...
View ArticleHelp, I’m Not Sure What’s What On My Computer!
Joy's feeling confused about terms like browser and client. We explain these terms in simple language.
View ArticleCloud Computing and Safety: 21 Rapid-fire Facts
Cloud storage solves several problems most small business owners don’t know they have. It frees up hard drive space, allows accessibility from any device at any location and eliminates the need to...
View ArticleControl Panel Tree Part 4: Programs
Part 4 of our special Control Panel Tree series - Programs
View ArticleIs Wi-Fi Different From Wireless?
What is the difference between the terms Wi-Fi and wireless?
View ArticleUnderstanding iOS vs. OS
What's the difference between iOS and an OS. We break it down in this quick tip.
View ArticleAlgorithms Made Easy
Just what is an algorithm? It may sound complicated, but it's pretty easy to figure out. We break it down.
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