A Flash cookie, also known as a Local Shared Object (LSO), is a type of cookie that is stored on a user’s computer in the form of a small data file. Flash cookies are used by websites to store information about a user’s preferences and to track a user’s online activity. Flash cookies are similar … Read more
Do Not Track is a technology and policy proposal that aims to provide users with a way to opt-out of tracking by websites. It is a response to concerns about online tracking of users by third parties, such as advertisers. The proposal includes a mechanism for browsers to indicate to websites that a user does … Read more
TrackBack is a system that allows bloggers to keep track of who is linking to their posts. When someone links to a post on a TrackBack-enabled site, a TrackBack ping is sent to the author of the linked-to post. The author can then choose to display the ping on their site. TrackBack was invented by … Read more
Xerces is a set of open-source XML parsing libraries developed by the Apache Software Foundation. The Xerces libraries are available in both Java and C++. The Xerces libraries provide high-performance, scalable, and fully compliant XML parsing and validation. The libraries support all major XML standards including XML 1.0, XML Schema 1.0, DOM Level 2, and … Read more
Express Wi-Fi is a technology that allows users to connect to the internet via a hotspot. The hotspot uses a special router that is designed to work with the Express Wi-Fi service. The service provides users with a fast and reliable connection to the internet. The service is available in many countries around the world. … Read more
A payment gateway is an e-commerce application service provider that authorizes payments between a merchant and the customer, typically for e-businesses, online retailers or traditional brick and mortar stores. It is the equivalent of a physical point of sale terminal located in most retail outlets. Payment gateways encrypt sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, … Read more
A persistent identification element (PIE) is an online identifier that is intended to be used for a long period of time, and across multiple platforms and services. PIEs are typically assigned by an authority, such as a website or an online service provider, and they are meant to be stable and resilient. This stability is … Read more
An intranet is a private network that is contained within an enterprise. It may use the public Internet protocol suite, but its main purpose is to serve the needs of the organization, rather than the needs of the general public. An intranet can be understood as a private version of the Internet. The term “intranet” … Read more
XHTML is a markup language that is a successor to HTML 4.01, and is identical to HTML 4.01 in all respects except its XML-based syntax. XHTML 1.0 was released in 2000, and XHTML 1.1 was released in 2001. XHTML is designed to be appropriate for use in a wide variety of devices, including cell phones, … Read more
A GTLD is a top-level domain (TLD) that is available for general registration by the public. The most common GTLDs are .com, .net, and .org. GTLDs are managed by ICANN, the organization that oversees the internet’s domain name system. What is the difference between gTLD and TLD? The main difference between gTLD and TLD is … Read more
