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Computer, a computing device; Device file, an interface of a peripheral device driver; Electronic component, a device that can be embedded in the construction of electronic hardware; Gadget, generally synonymous with device; often used when a more specific word is not well-known or cannot be recalled
Names of many computer terms, especially computer applications, often relate to the function they perform, e.g., a compiler is an application that compiles (programming language source code into the computer's machine language). However, there are other terms with less obvious origins, which are of etymological interest. This article lists such ...
Gadget (computer science), a subset of a problem instance; Gadget (machine instruction sequence), a sequence of computer instructions used in security exploit techniques; Google Gadgets, dynamic web content that can be embedded on a web page; Microsoft Gadgets, lightweight single-purpose applications
Around 1920, widget entered American English, as a generic term for any useful device, particularly a product manufactured for sale; a gadget. In 1988, the term widget is attested in the context of Project Athena and the X Window System. In An Overview of the X Toolkit by Joel McCormack and Paul Asente, it says: [2]
The gadget for a clause (t 0 ∨ t 1 ∨ t 2) consists of six vertices, connected to each other, to the vertices representing the terms t 0, t 1, and t 2, and to the ground and false vertices by the edges shown. Any 3-CNF formula may be converted into a graph by constructing a separate gadget for each of its variables and clauses and connecting ...
Because computer parts contain hazardous materials, there is a growing movement to recycle old and outdated parts. [66] Computer hardware contain dangerous chemicals such as lead, mercury, nickel, and cadmium. According to the EPA these e-wastes have a harmful effect on the environment unless they are disposed of properly.
The 'jigger' or short-rest used in billiards is also often called a 'gadget'; and the name has been applied by local platelayers to the 'gauge' used to test the accuracy of their work. In fact, to borrow from present-day Army slang, 'gadget' is applied to 'any old thing.' [6] The usage of the term in military parlance extended beyond the navy.
HCI—Human—Computer Interaction; HD—High Density; HDD—Hard Disk Drive; HCL—Hardware Compatibility List; HD DVD—High Definition DVD; HDL—Hardware Description Language; HDMI—High-Definition Multimedia Interface; HECI—Host Embedded Controller Interface; HF—High Frequency; HFS—Hierarchical File System; HHD—Hybrid Hard Drive