The means by which the user and a computer system interact, particularly the use of input devices and software.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Software Development
Focuses on designing user interfaces and experiences, ensuring software is accessible, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing.
You will find this term commonly used in UI/UX Design, Web Development
The process of sending data from a local system to a remote system, such as a server or another client, with the intent that the remote system should save a copy of whatever is being transferred.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, General IT
A shared memory architecture used by integrated graphics processors (IGPs) and some SOCs where the GPU shares system memory.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, Graphics Processing
UML is a standardized modeling language used in software engineering for visualizing, specifying, constructing, and documenting software systems and processes. It provides a set of diagrams to represent different aspects of a system.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, System Analysis and Design
Disk space on a hard drive that is not formatted or assigned to a partition. This space can be used to create new partitions.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, Data Management
The process of converting an object from its boxed (object) form into its value (primitive) form in languages that use boxing and unboxing.
You will find this term commonly used in Programming
The process of lowering the clock rate of a computer's CPU or GPU, reducing power consumption and heat generation.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, Performance Optimization
In computing, an error condition that occurs when a mathematical operation results in a smaller number than a computer can actually represent.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development
The process of reducing the voltage supplied to a component, primarily a CPU or GPU, to decrease heat output and power consumption without compromising performance significantly.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, Performance Optimization
The sending of messages to a single network destination identified by a unique address. This is the most common form of message delivery on networks.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking
Unicode is a character encoding standard that assigns a unique numeric value to every character and symbol in all the world's writing systems. It enables consistent representation of text across different platforms and languages.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Software Development, Internationalization
A family of character encoding formats for representing text, allowing for the encoding of all possible characters (code points) in Unicode.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Web Development
An industry term for a set of technologies that provides an integrated approach to communication and collaboration, through the merging of telephone, video, messaging, and other interactive systems.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Business IT
Unified communications (UC) refers to the integration of various communication tools and channels, such as voice, video, messaging, and collaboration applications, into a single platform or interface for seamless communication and collaboration.
You will find this term commonly used in Communication, Collaboration, Networking
The integration of communication tools that help people exchange ideas and do their jobs more effectively. It can include systems like instant messaging, voice, video conferencing, and data sharing.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Business IT
UCaaS is a cloud-based service model that delivers Unified Communications (UC) capabilities, such as voice calling, video conferencing, messaging, and collaboration tools, over the internet on a subscription basis. It offers flexibility, scalability, and cost savings compared to traditional on-premises UC systems.
You will find this term commonly used in Cloud Computing, Collaboration Tools, Networking
A Unified Data Analytics Platform is a comprehensive solution that integrates various tools and technologies for collecting, storing, processing, analyzing, and visualizing data from different sources and formats. It provides a unified environment for data-driven insights and decision-making.
You will find this term commonly used in Big Data, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) is a comprehensive approach to managing and securing all endpoint devices, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and IoT devices, from a single centralized platform. It provides centralized control and visibility over devices, applications, and data.
You will find this term commonly used in Security, Device Management, General IT
Unified Endpoint Security is an integrated approach to endpoint protection that combines various security technologies, such as antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and endpoint management, into a single unified platform for comprehensive threat prevention, detection, and remediation.
You will find this term commonly used in Cybersecurity, Security, Endpoint Protection
A standardized visual language for specifying, visualizing, constructing, and documenting the artifacts of software systems, as well as for business modeling and other non-software systems.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Design
Standardized diagrams for specifying, visualizing, constructing, and documenting the artifacts of software systems, as well as for business modeling and other non-software systems.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Engineering
Unified Network Management (UNM) is an approach to managing and monitoring network infrastructure, devices, and services from a centralized platform or console. It provides comprehensive visibility, control, and automation of network operations to optimize performance and security.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Network Management, General IT
Unified Threat Intelligence refers to the aggregation, analysis, and sharing of threat intelligence data from various sources to provide organizations with a unified view of potential security threats and vulnerabilities. It helps organizations improve threat detection, response, and mitigation efforts.
You will find this term commonly used in Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence, Security
Unified Threat Management (UTM) is a comprehensive security solution that combines multiple security features, such as firewall, intrusion detection, antivirus, and content filtering, into a single integrated platform for simplified management and protection against various threats.
You will find this term commonly used in Cybersecurity, Security, Networking
A string of characters that unambiguously identifies a particular resource.
You will find this term commonly used in Web Development
A specialized, single-address-space machine image constructed by using library operating systems.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Cloud Computing
An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a device that provides emergency power to connected equipment during power outages or fluctuations in electrical supply. It ensures continuity of operation and protects against data loss and hardware damage.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, System Administration, General IT
A software testing method by which individual units of source code, sets of one or more computer program modules together with associated control data, usage procedures, and operating procedures, are tested to determine whether they are fit for use.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Quality Assurance
A Universal App, also known as a Cross-Platform App, is a software application that is developed to run on multiple platforms, such as desktops, mobile devices, and web browsers, without the need for separate versions or modifications. It offers consistent functionality and user experience across different devices and operating systems.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Mobile Development, General IT
A piece of computer hardware that translates data between parallel and serial forms. UARTs are used in conjunction with communication standards such as RS-232.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, Networking
A set of networking protocols that permits networked devices, such as personal computers, printers, Internet gateways, Wi-Fi access points, and mobile devices to seamlessly discover each other's presence on the network and establish functional network services.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Security
Specifications that define the limits and capabilities of USB technology, including data transfer rates and power supply.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, General IT
USB 3.0 is an updated version of the USB standard that offers faster data transfer speeds, improved power management, and backward compatibility with older USB devices. It features a new SuperSpeed transfer mode with higher bandwidth for faster performance.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, General IT, Peripheral Devices
A family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T Unix.
You will find this term commonly used in Operating Systems
Unstructured Data refers to data that does not have a predefined data model or organization, making it difficult to analyze and process using traditional database techniques. Examples include text documents, images, videos, and social media posts.
You will find this term commonly used in Big Data, Data Analytics, General IT
A framework and open standard for building, integrating, and deploying unstructured content analysis solutions.
You will find this term commonly used in Data Analysis, Big Data
A type of machine learning algorithm used to draw inferences from datasets consisting of input data without labeled responses.
You will find this term commonly used in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
In object-oriented programming, the practice of treating an instance of a subclass as an instance of its superclass.
You will find this term commonly used in Programming
A cumulative set of hotfixes, security updates, critical updates, and updates packaged together for easy deployment to a computer system.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Security
The connection from a communications device or network to a higher level in a communication chain.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking
A port on a network switch or hub that is used to connect to other switches or networking devices, often used in the context of connecting networks together.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking
The speed at which data can be sent from a device to the Internet. It is an important factor in internet connectivity, especially for sending large files or streaming video content.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Internet Services
A device that allows a computer to keep running for at least a short time when the primary power source is lost. It also provides protection from power surges.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, Security
The process of converting low-resolution video content to a higher resolution. This is commonly used in television and video streaming to improve the viewing experience.
You will find this term commonly used in Multimedia, General IT
A sales technique where a seller induces the customer to purchase more expensive items, upgrades, or other add-ons in an attempt to make a more profitable sale.
You will find this term commonly used in E-commerce
In software development, refers to the source of a stream of development work, including bug fixes, new features, and other updates. This can refer to the original or main source of the software itself.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development
Uptime refers to the amount of time that a system or service is operational and available for use, typically measured as a percentage of total time. High uptime indicates reliability and availability of a system.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, General IT, System Administration
A string of characters used to identify a name or a resource on the Internet. It can be classified as a locator, a name, or both.
You will find this term commonly used in Networking, General IT
A part of a URL that follows a # symbol. It refers to a specific part of a webpage, allowing browsers to directly navigate to it without reloading the page.
You will find this term commonly used in Web Development
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