To transfer a file from another system to your own computer system. Less precisely, it may also refer to a direct transfer from a server to your local terminal over a local area network or an FTP transfer from a remote system to your system. See Upload.
Auracast is a Bluetooth technology that allows a single audio source, like a television or microphone, to broadcast high-quality sound to an unlimited number of nearby earbuds or hearing aids simultaneously. Instead of pairing your device directly to a screen, you simply scan for an available audio channel and tune in, much like selecting a […]
A wireless survey is done by IT staff to determine the best location in an apartment for the wireless access points to be installed.
In computing and networking, WAN stands for Wide Area Network. It is a large computer network that connects groups of computers over vast geographic distances (cities, countries, or globally).
WLAN stands for wireless local area network: your local Wi‑Fi network in a limited area like a home, office, or campus.
Wi-fi-calling is a service that allows users to make and receive phone calls and send text messages over a Wi-Fi connection, instead of using a cellular signal,
Wi-Fi is a family of wireless network protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for wireless networking and allow nearby devices to exchange data by radio waves. Wireless local area networks (WLAN) are widely used in the world to link laptop computers, tablet computers, smartphones, smart televisions (smart TVs), […]
Website accessibility is the practice of designing and building websites so people of all abilities—including people with disabilities—can perceive content, navigate pages, and use features like forms, media, and menus effectively, often by following standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). For a good look at website accessibility, see: Website ccessibility
VoIP services convert your voice into a digital signal that travels over the Internet. If you are calling a regular phone number, the signal is converted to a regular telephone signal before it reaches the destination. VoIP can allow you to make a call directly from a computer, a special VoIP phone, or a traditional […]
VGA is an older type of cable used to connect computers to video screens and projectors. It has a 15-pin connector that can be screwed on to ensure a tight connection. It does not support the higher speed and resolution of modern devices. It has largely been replaced by newer HDMI cables and USB-C cables. […]
USB‑C (or USB Type‑C) is a small, reversible connector used on most new laptops, tablets, smartphones (including recent iPhones), and many accessories to carry data, video, and power over a single cable. It shares the same plug shape as Thunderbolt ports on modern Macs and PCs, so many USB‑C and Thunderbolt cables and devices can […]
USB, short for Universal Serial Bus, was designed to standardize the connection of peripherals to personal computers, both to communicate with and to supply electric power. It replaced earlier interfaces such as serial and parallel ports. The plugs take various forms. The form that was used very commonly until recently for such things as thumb […]
To transfer a file from your computer system to another system. Less precisely, it may also refer to a direct transfer from your local terminal to a server over a local area network or an FTP transfer from your system to a remote system. See Download.
An uninterruptible power supply or uninterruptible power source (UPS) is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source fails. It is supposed to kick in when there is a power outage. A UPS is typically used to protect hardware such as computers, data centers, telecommunication equipment, medical devices, […]
The thunderbolt connector is a cable connector designed to give a cable plug-in to Macintosh computers. Macs may have other connectors, too, such as HDMI video connectors, USB connectors, audio jacks, and power connectors. The current thunderbolt connector can perform any of these connection functions, too. The standard has changed through the years, adding more […]