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Computer hardware
Graphics cards, communications, motherboards, etc.
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common object file format
Computer; Computer hardware
A format in 32-bit programming for executable (image) and object files that is portable across platforms. The Microsoft implementation is called portable executable (PE) file format.
release
Computer; Computer hardware
To relinquish control of a block of memory, a device, or another system resource to the operating system.
data viewer
Computer; Computer hardware
A graphical tool that displays data as it moves between two data flow components at run time.
connection
Computer; Computer hardware
A physical link via wire, radio, fiber-optic cable, or other medium between two or more communications devices.
social engineering
Computer; Computer hardware
The practice of penetrating system security by tricking individuals into divulging passwords and information about network vulnerabilities. Often done by calling the individual on phone and ...
crypto-accelerator board
Computer; Computer hardware
A hardware device that speeds up cryptographic operations by offloading operations to a special processor on the board.
