What is domain name server (DNS) DNS or domain name server is a phonebook in which all the domain names are saved with their associated IP addresses. An IP address is a number like 172.217.204.102. All the network devices which are connected on the internet has some IP addresses associated with them. To connect any computer to the network, we need to know its IP address. As it [...]
Definition of application A software application is a program that can do some specific task other than the operation of the computer. An application can be a mobile application, desktop application, or web application. Examples of application software are calculator, chrome browser, MS word, mobile app, web application etc. Application Security Definition of application security Application security is a mechanism of protecting the application from unauthorized use and [...]
Definition of wearable computer "A wearable computer is a small computation device that can be worn on the body. It is attached with clothes also. Wearable digital clothes are also used these days. The wearable computer can also be a smartphone or wristwatch." Wearable computers were introduced many years ago but the real work on it was started in the 1980s. Steve Mann invented the wearable computer in [...]
Definition of logical topology A type of topology that gives a virtual representation of all the nodes connected in the network. I mean this topology explains how data is transferred in the network. For example, it explains how data move from switches and routers. Logical Topology There are two types of logical topology:- Bus topology: In a bus topology, all the nodes are connected to a central bus. [...]
What is Microsoft Word Microsoft Word or MS Word is a word processing software that was created on 25 October 1983. It is software in which you are creating documents. Many options in MS Word helps you to create amazing documents and later you can print the document also. Pros and cons of MS Word Let me discuss some of the pros and cons of MS Word:- Advantages [...]
What is controller area network (CAN) CAN or controller area network is a type of network between microcontrollers and devices in a vehicle. The devices in the vehicle are also known as ECU or electric control units. In older days the communication between ECU’s is done by analogue wires. The length and weight of the wires were high. Also, each device is connected to another device directly. Controller [...]
Definition of transaction “Transaction is a business activity between buyer and seller to exchange an asset of payment.” For example, you go to the shop and buy something and give money to the shopkeeper. This is a transaction between you and the shopkeeper. The transaction is of two types:- Internal transactionExternal transaction The transaction that is done within the organization is known as an internal transaction. The internal [...]
Ubuntu is a Linux based operating system. It is maintained and owned by a UK based company named Canonical Ltd. This operating system is available to use in smartphones, desktop computers and servers. It comes with pre-installed apps including LibreOffice. The version names of Ubuntu are based on the year it becomes released. For example, version 16 was released in 2016, similarly, version 20 and version 21 were [...]
What is DNS DNS stands for domain name server or domain name system. It is a type of system in which a domain name is converted to an IP address. The example of a domain name is www.google.com and the example of IP address is 192.168.1.1. DNS is a type of phonebook in which all the IP addresses are stored with associated domain names. When a computer or [...]
What is an adaptive user interface "An adaptive user interface is a type of user interface that changes its look and feel according to the type of user". Suppose an adult comes to the app then app user interface chances according to adult age. If a teenage user uses the same app then a different user interface is shown to that teenage user. Similarly, some websites have adaptive [...]
