Trojan
Definition: A program that masks itself as another, so it can gain access to your computer and give another user control over it. Need another definition?
TIFF
Definition: Tagged image file format. A widely supported bitmap image format most often used in print publications. Need another definition?
Terabyte
Definition: A unit of computer memory equal to about 1 trillion bytes, or 1 million megabytes. Need another definition?
Telecommute
Definition: To work at home or some other location away from the office, made possible by computers and network connections. Need another definition?
TCP
Definition: Transmission control protocol. Together with Internet protocol (IP), TCP is one of the core protocols underlying the Internet. The two protocols are usually referred to as a group, by the term "TCP/IP." TCP enables two computers to establish a connection ...
TCO
Definition: Total cost of ownership. A measure of the value of a product which factors in maintenance expenses as well as purchase price. Need another definition?
T1 Line
Definition: A dedicated digital communications connection supporting data rates of 1.544Mbits per second. A T1 line consists of 24 individual channels, each of which supports 64Kbits per second. Each channel can carry voice or data traffic. Need another definition?
SSL
Definition: Secure sockets layer. A protocol allowing secure transmission of confidential material via the Internet. Need another definition?
Spyware
Definition: Spyware is software that gathers information about your Web-surfing habits for marketing purposes. Spyware piggybacks on programs you download. Tucked away in the fine print of user agreements for many "free" downloads and services is a stipulation that the company ...
SPARC
Definition: Scalable processor architecture. A proprietary technology for computer workstations developed by Sun Microsystems. Need another definition?
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