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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

Power conditioning

Computer; Operating systems

The process of removing spikes, surges, sags, and noise from the power supply and providing power without interruptions.

Service set identifier

Computer; Operating systems

A unique set of letters or numbers that identifies a wireless network. For a computer or device to connect to a wireless network, it must supply that network’s SSID. An SSID can be up to 32 ...

Giro

Computer; Operating systems

A bank service that allows account holders to transfer funds directly, as well as by check. This service is provided by many European banks.

Team

Computer; Operating systems

A group of users who share and collaborate on business records in the system. A team can consist of members who report to a single business unit (such as all sales or all customer service) or members ...

Secondary quotation

Computer; Operating systems

A quotation that competes with other quotations for the same good or service and is linked to a primary quotation.

Claim

Computer; Operating systems

A statement that a server makes (for example, name, identity, key, group, privilege, or capability) about a client.

Desktop experience

Computer; Operating systems

The experience a user has when actively engaged with the computer.

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