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Definitions and terms that have to do with computers and computer peripherals can be found here.
What is Burst Speed?
Burst speed is a term used in describing the speed of hard disk drives for computers, do you know what burst speed is?
What is DLP?
DLP technology is used in many different electronic devices, but do you know what DLP technology is?
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What is Ghosting?
Ghosting is a common concern with LCD monitors, but do you know what it is?
What is Gray-to-Gray Response Time?
When shopping for LCD monitors you may see a listing for Gray-to-Gray response time, but what doe sit mean?
What is a PS2 Connector?
What is a PS2 Connector? If you think it is something to do with a video game console, you would be wrong.
What is GHz?
What is GHz? Sounds like Godzilla's arch nemesis, but it is not. GHz is commonly mentioned when talking about computers, but what is it?
What is a CPU?
Do you know what a CPU is? Often people mistake what the CPU of a computer actually is, read on to find out more.
What is SLI?
There is lots of talk in computer circles about SLI, but what exactly is it?
What is a Jumper?
What is a Jumper? Forgeting to set the jumpers on your computer drives is a commopn mistake. Do you know what a jumper is?
What is a CD?
We are all familiar with a CD, but what exactly is it?
What is a DVD?
Everyone knows of a DVD, but what exactly is it and what does DVD mean?
What is a Megabyte?
What is a Megabyte? While is may sound like a drink you get at your local gas station, it is a unit of measure. What exactly doe sit measure?
What is a Gigabyte?
Gigabyte is a value of space on a computer hard drive, but what exactly doe GB mean?
What is PCI Express?
PCI Express is fast becoming the new standard for computer expansion slots, but what exactly is it?
What is a PCI Slot?
PCI slots are found inside all current PC's. Get more information on PCI slots here.
What is AGP?
AGP clots are still very commonly found in computers. Wondering what an AGP port is, find out here.
What is a CAT 5 Cable?
CAT 5 cables are the most commonly used type of cable for computer networks. Ever wonder exactly what CAT 5 cable is?
What is USB?
The computer related term USB is used often, ever wonder exactly what it means?
What is a GPU?
What is a GPU? If you are looking for the definition of this term and other computer terms, this is the place.
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