Computer terms

Computer Terms and their Meanings

October 7, 2010

Here is a quick list of computer terms, most being requests from Tips4pc members. To see more computer definitions please see the Computer Terms page. You can also get a free 59 page PDF Computer Terms Dictionary when you sign up for the Tips4pc newsletter at the bottom of every post. If you are new [...]

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AGP graphics card – Computer terms

May 26, 2010

AGP: (Accelerated Graphics Port) is usually located near the white PCI slots on a Motherboard. This is where you install a video card for better graphical performance. Most motherboards now come with onboard sound and video which is top quality, however when you install AGP video it removes pressure from the computers resources. You will [...]

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ADSL – Computer terms

May 26, 2010

ADSL: Short for asymmetric digital subscriber line, a new technology that allows more data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines. The old Dial up internet also used the phone line but used the same frequency, therefore you could not use the phone while surfing the internet. ADSL operates on a different frequency and [...]

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