SSL

What is SSL? SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) describes a protocol that authenticates and encrypts Internet connections. In recent times SSL has been replaced by Transport Layer Security (TLS), but SSL…

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How Long Does it Take To Factory Reset a Laptop?

Introduction If your laptop is no longer working properly or it has been infected with malware that you are unable to get rid of with an antivirus, then it is…

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SCSI

What is SCSI? The SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) defines interfaces and protocols for data transfer between mass storage devices and computer systems. The original variant was a parallel bus…

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Scroll Lock Key

What is a Scroll Lock Key? This Scroll Lock Key has been found on conventional keyboards for decades. It virtually pegs the input marker (the cursor) in place. When scrolling…

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PHP

What is PHP? PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a scripting language that is used to create dynamic websites and web applications. The abbreviation PHP initially stood for "Personal Homepage Tools" but…

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Parse

What is Parse? In computer science to parse is an act of parsing a string or any other text. Parsing is done via a parser. A parser describes a computer…

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Peripheral Devices

What is a Peripheral Device? A peripheral device is a device connected to a computer that is not permanently attached to its housing (not built in), e.g. a monitor, printer,…

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PC

What is a PC? A personal computer is a microcomputer that is intended for personal and individual use. In comparison with the early versions of the PC, today's personal computers…

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Parallel Port

What is a Parallel Port? The parallel port is also referred to as the "parallel interface", it gets its name because data is transmitted simultaneously or in parallel. The bits…

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Metadata

What is Metadata? Metadata is structured data about data or data blocks, i.e. information about characteristics of other data or descriptions of data. This metadata or meta information makes it…

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