Shortcut

A small file containing a target URI or GUID to an object, or the name of a target program file that the shortcut represents. It might additionally specify parameters to be passed ...

shortcutting

Computer science; Algorithms & data structures

In a linked structure, replacing a pointer with the pointer it points to. Used for various algorithms on lists and trees.

shortcut key

Internet; Internet communication

A key or key combination that executes a specific function or command within an application or operating system. Also called an application shortcut key, can be specified with a ...

keyboard shortcut

Internet; Internet communication

One or more keys that, when pressed together, equal a menu function or other function in an application usually reached through a mouse-click.

highlight

Software; Operating systems

To emphasize displayed characters, as by displaying them in reverse video (light on dark rather than dark on light, and vice versa) or against a colored background.

active

Software; Operating systems

Pertaining to the device, program, file, record or portion of the screen that is currently operational or subject to command operations.

cross hatch

Software; Operating systems

Shading made up of regularly spaced, intersecting lines.

default gateway

Software; Operating systems

A configuration item for the TCP/IP protocol that is the IP address of a directly reachable IP router. Configuring a default gateway creates a default route in the IP routing ...

compile

Software; Operating systems

To translate all the source code of a program from a high-level language into object code prior to execution of the program.

header row

Software; Operating systems

The first row in a spreadsheet. The header row contains category labels that describe the contents of the columns.

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Attack on Pearl harbour

In the morning of December 7, 1941, Japan launched a major surprise strike against the United States naval base at Pearl harbour that killed 2,000 ...