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Term |
Definition |
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PATA |
ATA technology was retroactively renamed Parallel
ATA to distinguish it from Serial ATA. Both are IDE
although IDE is often misused to indicate PATA. |
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Peer to peer |
A
communications environment that allows all computers
in the network to act as servers and share their
files with other on the network. |
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Portal |
A
site that the owner positions as an entrance to
other sites on the internet. It typically has search
engines and free email. |
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POST |
Beep codes are part of the PC's Power On Self Test
(POST) routine. One beep means the system has passed
the test and the BIOS believes that the CPU and
memory and video are functioning properly. |
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PowerNow |
A
feature available with AMDs K6-2+, K6-III+, mobile
Athlon, Turion 64, and later AMD mobile processors
that allows a user to control features of the
processor through software that lower its speed. By
reducing the overall speed of the processor it helps
conserve power and reduce the heat produced by the
processor, which saves on battery life. |
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