Honeypot
Definition: A computer system that is connected to the Internet as a decoy intended to attract individuals and systems attempting to gain unauthorized access to others' computers. Need another definition?
Home Page
Definition: The main page of a Web site that provides links to other pages on the site or related sites, or the page one’s browser opens up to by default. Need another definition?
HDTV
Definition: High-definition television. A format for TV broadcasts that allows for a higher-quality picture. Need another definition?
Hard Drive
Definition: The main device a computer uses to permanently store and retrieve information. These drives are typically sealed boxes found inside the computer. Also called a "hard disk. " Need another definition?
GUI
Definition: Graphical user interface. The most commonly used computer interface, exemplified by Microsoft Windows and MacOS. Typical elements of a GUI are a mouse interface and a file system organized to look like a set of folders. Need another definition?
Definition: A popular search engine that UC Davis uses to search campus sites. The main search engine, which searches the Web, is available at www.google.com. Need another definition?
GIS
Definition: Geographic Information System. Specialized database for storing and manipulating geographic information. Need another definition?
GHz
Definition: Gigahertz. Measurement of a computer’s speed equal to approximately 1 billion cycles per second. Need another definition?
GIF
Definition: Graphics Interchange Format. One of the two most commonly used formats for Web graphics. More suited for illustrations and graphic art than photographs. See also JPEG. Need another definition?
Gigabyte (GB)
Definition: Amount of computer storage equivalent to about 1 billion bytes, or 1,000 megabytes. Used to measure the capacity of hard drives or other storage devices. Need another definition?
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