Category Archive: Computer Terminologies 101

Apr 07

Ever Heard About Cloud Computing?

You’ve been using the internet for many years now, but have you ever heard about cloud computing yet? Just recently, the term “cloud” slowly became a household word and more people realize that they had actually been using it through the processes they do on the internet. Computer wizards and geeks have known what cloud …

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Dec 26

Difference between Static and Dynamic IP addresses

An Internet Protocol address or what is known as IP address is a numerical label or binary codes separated by three dots like for instance, 112.–.–.– which is assigned to each computer device and identifies that particular computer on the internet. Every computer requires an IP address to be able to connect to the internet. …

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Mar 20

Virus 101

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Virus or computer viruses are uninvited visitors of a computer unit. Early viruses are self-replicating program that floods the network and usually send spam messages. The first known virus is known as “Creeper” wherein it will send out a message saying “I’m the creeper, catch me if you can!” to the network. Later on, Reaper …

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Mar 13

Difference between Cold Boot and Warm Boot

Ever heard of the terms Cold and Warm boot?  Yep, you read it right, Cold and Warm boot!  Now, let me explain the difference between the two in the simplest way I can. A Cold boot refers to the process of just simply turning on the power button/switch of your computer after it has been …

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