Transparent aluminum is a term used to describe a material that is both transparent and aluminum. It is often used in reference to a type of aluminum that is used in windows and other applications where transparency is desired. Transparent aluminum can be made by adding a small amount of silicon to molten aluminum. The … Read more
Downcycling is the process of breaking down a product or material into a lower quality or form, which can then be used to create a new product of lesser quality. For example, recycled paper is often downcycled into lower quality paper products, such as tissue paper or paper towels. What downcycling means? Downcycling is the … Read more
Graffiti is a term used to refer to drawings, paintings, or other markings made on a wall or other surface. The term can also be used to refer to the act of making these markings. Graffiti is often seen as a form of vandalism, but it can also be seen as a form of self-expression … Read more
The term “gaslighting” comes from the 1944 film Gaslight, in which a husband tries to convince his wife that she is going insane by manipulating her environment and making her believe that she is losing her grip on reality. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person tries to make another person … Read more
Extended memory is a type of random access memory (RAM) that is available on certain IBM PC compatible computers. It is an extension of the conventional memory available on these computers. Extended memory is accessed using a special addressing mode that is supported by the processor and by the operating system. This mode is sometimes … Read more
The term “upcycling” describes the process of taking something that is no longer wanted or needed and repurposing it into something that is both useful and attractive. Upcycling is often seen as a more sustainable alternative to simply throwing away unwanted items, as it keeps those items out of landfills and reduces the need for … Read more
A Rocket eBook is a brand of e-reader, which is a device used for reading electronic books. It was one of the first e-readers on the market and was very popular in the early 2000s. The Rocket eBook was developed by the company NuvoMedia and was released in 1998. It was a small, lightweight device … Read more
Graceful shutdown is a clean and orderly shutdown of a computer system. All processes are stopped and the computer is turned off in a controlled manner. Hard shutdown is an abrupt and uncontrolled shutdown of a computer system. All processes are stopped immediately and the computer is turned off. How does the TCP graceful shut … Read more
P2P lending (peer-to-peer lending) is a type of online lending that connects individuals with investors who are willing to fund their loans. This type of lending bypasses traditional banking institutions, and instead relies on peer-to-peer platforms to match borrowers with investors. P2P lending platforms generally perform some level of vetting on both borrowers and investors, … Read more
Bioplastic is a term used to describe a range of plastics made from renewable biomass sources, such as corn starch, rather than from fossil fuels. Bioplastics are derived from plant ingredients (e.g. cellulose) and are therefore biodegradable, making them a more environmentally friendly choice than traditional plastics. Bioplastics are not a new concept – they … Read more
