Warm Boot: Rebooting the system by using a software command rather than turning the power off, then on. The system is reset but power is never interrupted.

 

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Warm Boot: Rebooting the system by using a software command rather than turning the power off, then on. The system is reset but power is never interrupted.

Reboot: To restart a computer. In DOS, you can reboot by pressing the Alt, Control and Delete keys simultaneously. This is called a warm boot. You can also perform a cold boot by turning the compute . . . View Full Definition

Warm: To have or give out heat to a moderate or adequate degree. A subjective term for temperatures between cold and hot. In meteorology, an air parcel that is warm is only so in relation to anoth . . . View Full Definition

Warm Advection: The horizontal movement of warmer air into a location.

Viral Swarm: (aka mutant swarm) A group of viruses of the same species but with slightly different genetic sequences

Swarming: In both real-time strategy, and first person shooter games 'swarming' is a fast attack used very early on in the game to attempt to surprise and overwhelm an opponent. It’s also sometimes re . . . View Full Definition

Tire Warmers: Real racing tires work best once they’ve attained their high operating temperatures. Electric “blankets” wrapped around the wheels help speed this process, allowing the rider to start going . . . View Full Definition

Warm Front: The leading edge of an advancing warm air mass that is replacing a retreating relatively colder air mass. Generally, with the passage of a warm front, the temperature and humidity increase, . . . View Full Definition

Warm Up: Light gradual exercises performed to get the body ready for physical activity, normally a slower version of the activity to follow. For example a light jog before a run. Often followed by st . . . View Full Definition

Warm Up The Bus: The outcome of the game has pretty much been decided and the visitor is going to lose. The crowd will ask them to 'warm up the bus' for the trip home.