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2. Directory (computing) - Wikipedia

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   In computing, a directory is a file system cataloging structure which contains references to other computer files, and possibly other directories. On many computers, directories are known as folders, or drawers, [1] analogous to a workbench or the traditional office filing cabinet. The name derives from books like a telephone directory that ...

3. Directory traversal attack - Wikipedia

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   A directory traversal (or path traversal) attack exploits insufficient security validation or sanitization of user-supplied file names, such that characters representing "traverse to parent directory" are passed through to the operating system's file system API. An affected application can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to the file ...

4. Cache coherence - Wikipedia

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   Cache coherence is the discipline which ensures that the changes in the values of shared operands (data) are propagated throughout the system in a timely fashion. [1] The following are the requirements for cache coherence: [2] Write Propagation. Changes to the data in any cache must be propagated to other copies (of that cache line) in the peer ...

5. Fragmentation (computing) - Wikipedia

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   Fragmentation (computing) In computer storage, fragmentation is a phenomenon in which storage space, such as computer memory or a hard drive, is used inefficiently, reducing capacity or performance and often both. The exact consequences of fragmentation depend on the specific system of storage allocation in use and the particular form of ...

6. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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   Desktop Gold shortcut icon is missing. If AOL Desktop Gold shortcut icon is missing, try the solutions listed below. • Right click the AOL Desktop Tray Launcher icon in the System tray. • Open AOL Desktop Gold. if you are having trouble opening it, click Start on the windows toolbar. • Double click on the AOL Desktop application file.

7. Hard disk drive failure - Wikipedia

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   A hard disk drive failure occurs when a hard disk drive malfunctions and the stored information cannot be accessed with a properly configured computer. A hard disk failure may occur in the course of normal operation, or due to an external factor such as exposure to fire or water or high magnetic fields, or suffering a sharp impact or ...

8. Time formatting and storage bugs - Wikipedia

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   In computer science, data type limitations and software bugs can cause errors in time and date calculation or display. These are most commonly manifestations of arithmetic overflow, but can also be the result of other issues. The most well-known consequence of this type is the Y2K problem, but many other milestone dates or times exist that have ...

9. Computer security - Wikipedia

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   An example of a physical security measure: a metal lock on the back of a personal computer to prevent hardware tampering. Computer security (also cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology (IT) security) is the protection of computer software, systems and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft or damage to hardware, software, or data ...