Tech Terms - Page 5

A batch file is a text file that contains a series of commands that are executed by the command-line interpreter on the operating system...read more ⟶

Data compression is a technique used to represent data in a more compact form in order to reduce the amount of storage space required or to transmit the data more efficiently over a network...read more ⟶

The term “metadata” refers to any data that contains information about other types of data...read more ⟶

Digital rights management (DRM) is a technology used to protect digital content and prevent unauthorized access, copying, or distribution...read more ⟶

A raster format is a type of digital image file that is made up of tiny pixels, or “picture elements,” arranged in a grid pattern...read more ⟶

Vector graphics are a type of digital image that are created using mathematical algorithms rather than pixels...read more ⟶

A raw image format is a file format that stores unprocessed data from a digital camera’s image sensor...read more ⟶

ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) is a standard application programming interface (API) that allows software programs to access data stored in databases...read more ⟶

A keylogger, also known as a keystroke logger or keyboard logger, is a type of software or hardware that tracks and records every keystroke made on a computer’s keyboard...read more ⟶

A command-line interface (CLI) is a text-based interface that allows users to interact with a computer by typing commands and receiving output...read more ⟶

A GUI, or Graphical User Interface, is a type of interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through visual elements such as icons and graphics, rather than typing commands in a command-line interface...read more ⟶

A web-based installer is a software installation package that is delivered and executed over the internet...read more ⟶

A command-line installer is a type of software that installs programs or files onto a computer through the use of commands entered into a command-line interface (CLI)...read more ⟶

A “graphical installer” is a software installation program that presents users with a graphical user interface (GUI) rather than a command-line interface (CLI)...read more ⟶

A self-extracting installer is a software application that allows users to install a program or application onto their computer without the need for additional decompression tools...read more ⟶

An installer is a software application that is used to install, update, and configure a computer program or software package...read more ⟶

GNU is a free software operating system that was created in 1983 by Richard Stallman...read more ⟶

Garbage collection is a fundamental concept in computer science, particularly in the field of programming languages...read more ⟶

DirectX is a collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that are used to create and handle multimedia tasks such as rendering graphics, playing audio, and handling input in Windows operating systems...read more ⟶

A DLC, or downloadable content, is additional content that can be downloaded and added to a video game after its initial release...read more ⟶

A compiler is a computer program that translates code written in a programming language into machine code that can be executed by a computer...read more ⟶

A codec is a device or software that is used to encode or decode a digital data stream or signal...read more ⟶

A build (also known as a “build process”) is the process of transforming source code into a stand-alone, executable form that can be run on a computer or other device...read more ⟶

A browser extension is a small software program that adds additional functionality to a web browser...read more ⟶

An application, or application program, is a software program designed to perform a specific task or set of tasks...read more ⟶

An algorithm is a set of instructions or a step-by-step process that is followed to solve a problem or accomplish a task...read more ⟶

A zone file is a configuration file that is used to define the DNS (Domain Name System) information for a particular domain...read more ⟶

A permalink, short for “permanent link,” is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) that is intended to remain unchanged for the lifetime of the content to which it refers...read more ⟶

NoSQL, also known as “Not Only SQL,” is a type of database that is designed to handle large volumes of structured, semi-structured, or unstructured data...read more ⟶

A meme is a piece of information, idea, or behavior that spreads from person to person within a culture...read more ⟶