Plasma display

A plasma display is a type of flat panel display that uses small cells containing plasma; ionized gas that responds to electric fields. The plasma display is used to create images in electronic devices such as TVs, computers, and cell phones. Is plasma better than OLED? OLED technology has many advantages over plasma technology. Some … Read more

X (compact disc access time)

The average time it takes for a CD drive to spin up to its operating speed and for the data to start coming off the disc. This is also the time it takes for the drive to start reading from the disc once a command has been given. How fast does a compact disc spin? … Read more

DOT4

DOT4 is a type of connector used to connect devices to a computer. It is a 4-pin connector that is typically used to connect devices such as printers, scanners, and other peripherals. What is DOT 4 fluid used for? DOT 4 fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in brakes and clutches. It is … Read more

Mouse

A mouse is a hand-held pointing device that is used to control a cursor on a computer screen. The mouse is moved across a surface to move the cursor on the screen. The mouse has one or more buttons that are used to perform various functions, such as selecting an item or opening a menu. … Read more

Interactive whiteboard

An interactive whiteboard is a type of display device that connects to a computer and projector. It allows the user to control the computer using a pen or finger, instead of a mouse and keyboard. Interactive whiteboards are often used in classrooms and conference rooms to facilitate presentations and group collaboration. How much does an … Read more

Digitizer tablet (digitizer or graphics tablet)

A digitizer tablet, also known as a digitizer or graphics tablet, is a device used to input hand-drawn images or graphics into a computer. The tablet consists of a flat surface on which the user can draw or trace an image using a stylus or pen-like device. The tablet is connected to the computer via … Read more

Playstation

A PlayStation is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. The console was first released in Japan on December 3, 1994, and subsequently released in North America, Europe, and other regions. The PlayStation is the first “computer entertainment platform” to ship 100 million units, which it had achieved nine years … Read more

Direct Memory Access (DMA)

Direct Memory Access (DMA) is a method for allowing devices to access memory directly, without involving the CPU. This can be used to speed up data transfers between devices, as the CPU is not needed to manage the transfer. DMA is typically used for devices that need to transfer large amounts of data, such as … Read more

Video card (graphics card)

A video card is a type of computer hardware that is designed to generate and output images to a display. Video cards are also sometimes referred to as graphics cards. Video cards typically contain a GPU (graphics processing unit) which is responsible for generating images. The images that are generated by the GPU are then … Read more

Thunderbolt

The Thunderbolt is a high-speed data bus that was developed by Intel and Apple. It was designed to replace the older Firewire standard. Thunderbolt allows for data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, which is double the speed of Firewire. Thunderbolt also supports the use of external graphics cards, which is not possible with … Read more