Technology / Computers Glossary

Wide Area Network (WAN): A network in which computers are connected to each other over a long distance, using telephone lines and satellite communications. See local area network (LAN).

WiFi: Wireless Fidelity - Otherwise known as Wireless Networking, commonly using the 802.11b protocol. Hardware that displays the WiFi logo claims 802.11b compliance should interconnect seamlessly.

Wiki Software: An online application that allows users to add and edit web content.

Windows Media Player: Developed by Microsoft Corporation, this is a audio video player that can also handle MP3 files. The player also has the ability to store your favorite music, video, pictures and recorded TV . . . View Full Definition

WinFS: (Windows File System) WinFS is the code name for the next generation storage platform in Windows 'Longhorn.' Taking advantage of database technologies, Microsoft is advancing the file system . . . View Full Definition

Workgroup: Persons sharing files and data between themselves.

Workstation: The computer attached to the Internet.

World Wide Web (WWW): A graphical information system based on hypertext that enables a user to easily access documents located on the Internet.

Write Protect: Prevents a disk from being overwritten by covering a notch, or repositioning a switch, depending on the type of media.

X2: A technology developed by U.S. Robotics (now 3COM) for delivering data rates up to 56 Kbps over plain old telephone service (POTS). It was long believed that the maximum data transmission ra . . . View Full Definition

Zero Insertion Force (ZIF): Sockets that require no physical force to be used in order to insert the chip. Primarily used with modern CPUs.

ZIF Socket: Zero Insertion Force socket. A special socket for plugging in integrated circuits easily. The socket can be opened with a small lever or screw; the chip is dropped in, then the socket is closed.

Zip Drive: An external drive that supports 100MB magnetic media on a 3.5 inch removable drive.

Zone Information Protocol (ZIP): This is an application that allows for the compression of application files.

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