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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Insertion point

Computer; Operating systems

The location where text or graphics will be inserted. Also used for text box controls to indicate input focus.

Printer driver

Computer; Operating systems

The device that communicates between your software programme and your printer.

Multiline discount

Computer; Operating systems

A discount granted if the combination of one or more lines fulfil some predefined conditions.

Trim points

Computer; Operating systems

The points where playback of a file or clip begins and ends. There are two trim points: start trim point and end trim point.

User identifier

Computer; Operating systems

An alphanumeric identification used to identify a particular user.

Tile

Computer; Operating systems

In computer-graphics programming, to fill adjacent blocks of pixels on the screen with a design or pattern without allowing any blocks to overlap.

Security vulnerability

Computer; Operating systems

A vulnerability in a product that is addressed by a Microsoft security update and security bulletin or a service pack.

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