enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Glossary of computer hardware terms - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_computer...

    Any data input device that reads data from a card-shaped storage medium such as a memory card. [1] [2] [3] channel I/O A generic term that refers to a high-performance input/output (I/O) architecture that is implemented in various forms on a number of computer architectures, especially on mainframe computers. chipset. Also chip set.

  3. Input/output - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Input/output

    The term can also be used as part of an action; to "perform I/O" is to perform an input or output operation. I/O devices are the pieces of hardware used by a human (or other system) to communicate with a computer. For instance, a keyboard or computer mouse is an input device for a computer, while monitors and printers are output devices.

  4. List of computing and IT abbreviations - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computing_and_IT...

    MMDS—Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service; MMF—Multi-Mode (optical) Fiber; MMIO—Memory-Mapped I/O; MMI—Man Machine Interface. MMORPG—Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game; MMS—Multimedia Message Service; MMU—Memory Management Unit; MMX—Multi-Media Extensions; MNG—Multiple-image Network Graphics; MoBo—Motherboard

  5. All-in-one computer - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-in-one_computer

    An all-in-one computer (also called an AIO or all-in-one PC) is a type of personal computer that integrates the computer components, such as the CPU, monitor, and speakers, into a single unit. It occupies a smaller footprint than a desktop computer with a tower form factor, and also uses fewer cables. [1] [2] [3]

  6. Computer monitor - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_monitor

    Most modern monitors will switch to a power-saving mode if no video-input signal is received. This allows modern operating systems to turn off a monitor after a specified period of inactivity. This also extends the monitor's service life. Some monitors will also switch themselves off after a time period on standby.

  7. List of video connectors - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_connectors

    The modern DE-15 connector can carry Display Data Channel to allow the monitor to communicate with the graphics card, and optionally vice versa. [1] Being replaced by DVI from 1999 onward. DB13W3: Analog computer video, color and monochrome. Sun Microsystems, Silicon Graphics, IBM RISC, Intergraph and some Apple Computer computer workstations.

  8. Multiseat configuration - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiseat_configuration

    A "seat" consists of all hardware devices assigned to a specific workplace at which one user sits at and interacts with the computer. It consists of at least one graphics device (graphics card or just an output (e.g. HDMI/VGA/DisplayPort port) and the attached monitor/video projector) for the output and a keyboard and a mouse for the input. It ...

  9. Input (computer science) - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Input_(computer_science)

    Fingerprint reader. In computer science, the general meaning of input is to provide or give something to the computer, in other words, when a computer or device is receiving a command or signal from outer sources, the event is referred to as input to the device.