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Internet communication

All the ways used by people to communicate with each other over the Internet, including e-mail, instant messaging (IM), feedback on blogs, contact forms on Web sites, industry forums, chat rooms and social networking sites.

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Internet communication

personal computer

Internet; Internet communication

A computer designed for use by a single user, with everything a user could need for basic computing, including the ability to process and store information.

perspective correction

Internet; Internet communication

A type of texture mapping that accounts for depth while rendering images. By doing this, objects that are supposed to be closer are larger, and those that are farther away appear smaller.

pessimistic locking

Internet; Internet communication

This database feature locks an object before the object is updated. That way, the user will be sure no one else accesses the object during the update and ensures that the update will be made.

phishing

Internet; Internet communication

The act of trying to trick users into giving up personal information by making them think they're dealing with a legitimate business. A phisher sends unsolicited bulk emails to a large number of ...

photo retouching

Internet; Internet communication

To improve a scanned photo image using the tools available in a photo manipulation program. Improvements can include everything from more refined colors to improved clarity.

photosensor

Internet; Internet communication

A highly sensitive device that converts light into an electrical signal. Solar-powered devices use photosensors.

photosite

Internet; Internet communication

The specific light-sensitive area on an image sensor used to capture a digital image. Other portions of an image sensor are used for other purposes.

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