UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
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UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) In the technology world, UPS is more than just a brown shipping company. It is also a type of power supply that uses battery backup to maintain power during unexpected power outages. A typical consumer UPS is a surge protector that contains a high-capacity[...]
VDU (Visual Display Unit)
VDU (Visual Display Unit) displays images generated by a computer or other electronic device. The term VDU is often used synonymously with “monitor,” but it can also refer to another type of display, such as a digital projector. Visual display units may be peripheral devices or may be[...]
x86 Processors
x86 is the generic name for Intel processors released after the original 8086 Processor. These include the 286, 386, 486, and 586 processors. As you can see, the “x” in x86 stands for a range of possible numbers. Technically, x86 is short for 80×86 since the full names[...]
ZIF (Zero Insertion Force)
ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) is a type of CPU socket on a computer motherboard that allows for the simple replacement or upgrade of the Processor. Processors that use a ZIF socket can easily be removed by pulling a small release lever next to the Processor and lifting it[...]
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is an extension of this idea that expands the range of Plug and Play devices to networking equipment. Universal Plug and Play uses network protocols to allow a wide range of devices to be interconnected and work seamlessly with each other. UPnP devices[...]
