Computer science

Computer science

The science of computers and programming.

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control panel

Computer; Computer science

A small application which enabled the user to modify software and hardware settings such as the sound volume and desktop pattern.

A secret word or string of characters used for user authentication to prove identity or access approval to gain access to a resource (example: an access code is a type of password), which should be ...

reboot

Computer; Computer science

The process by which a running computer system is restarted, either intentionally or unintentionally. Reboots can be either cold (alternatively known as hard) whereby the power to the system is ...

access point

Computer; Computer science

A hardware device or a computer's software that acts as a communication hub for users of a wireless device to connect to a wired LAN.

property

Computer; Computer science

A special sort of class member, intermediate between a field (or data member) and a method.

operating system

Computer; Computer science

A collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs.

administrator

Computer; Computer science

An individual that is responsible for the maintenance of computer hardware and software systems that make up a computer network including the maintenance and monitoring of active data network or ...