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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

Unrecognised media pool

Computer; Operating systems

A repository of blank media and media that are not recognised by Removable Storage.

Key exchange

Software; Operating systems

Confidential exchange of secret keys online, which is commonly done with public key cryptography.

Selection handle

Computer; Operating systems

A graphical control point of an object that provides direct manipulation support for operations of that object, such as moving, sizing, or scaling.

Straight-line service life depreciation method

Computer; Operating systems

A method of depreciation that calculates the depreciation of a fixed asset as a fixed amount in each depreciation period.

Primary site

Computer; Operating systems

An SMS/Configuration Manager site that has access to a SQL Server database.

Standard module

Computer; Operating systems

A module in which you can place Sub and Function procedures that you want to be available to other procedures throughout your database.

Loopback

Computer; Operating systems

An advanced Group Policy setting that is useful in certain closely managed environments, such as laboratories, classrooms, public kiosks, and reception areas.

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