Connection to the Internet these days has become so easy and user-friendly that we tend to forget the technical aspects of things like page loads and file downloads. Such operations still take place, even though the average user doesn’t give them a second thought. One such overlooked set of operations is TCP/IP. This often used [...]
Entries from June 28th, 2010
What is TCP/IP?
June 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking
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What is OpenGL?
June 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Computer Graphics, Video
OpenGL is an application program interface that is used to define 2D and 3D computer graphics. This cross-platform API is generally considered to set the standard in the computer industry when it comes to this type of interaction with 2D computer graphics and has also become the usual tool for use with 3D graphics as [...]
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What Is HTML?
June 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Internet, Introductions
HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. It is a type of computer language that is primarily used for files that are posted on the internet and viewed by web browsers. HTML files can also be sent via email. Although it may seem complex to the uninitiated, HTML is relatively simple. All text, graphics, and [...]
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SSID
June 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Networking
The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is a token which identifies a 802.11 (Wi-Fi) network. The SSID is a secret key which is set by the wireless network administrator. You must know the SSID to connect to a 802.11 wireless network. However, the SSID can be discovered by network sniffing/scanning. By default, the SSID is part [...]
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Computer Power Supply Problems
June 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · How To Maintain
If you have little knowledge of the inner workings of a computer, it can seem complicated. When it stop working, you might think there is nothing you can do. There are a variety of problems that can occur, some of which are major software problems. Many people have experienced the frustration of turning their computer [...]
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What is Phlashing?
June 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · software
Phlashing is a technique which can be used to permanently disable hardware by loading a corrupted BIOS onto the hardware. In a simple example of phlashing, a digital camera could be rendered inoperable by destroying the firmware which is used to run the camera. A phlashing demonstration was performed for security professionals in May 2008, [...]
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What is Bloatware?
June 21st, 2010 · No Comments · software
Sometimes referred to as elephantware, bloatware is commonly understood to refer to software that takes up a significant amount of space on a hard drive, but is used rarely or not at all by the typical user. Essentially, the concept is that the extra software is taking up space on the hard drive that could [...]
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