What means 'embedded'?

In computer jargon, it means to insert something into something else.

For example, you can embed an image into an email. When the recipient opens the email with an embedded image, the image shows up inside the email (as opposed to being a separate attachment to that email).

Some other things that can be embedded are:

• Fonts. Fonts can be embedded into a Microsoft Word document, so that even if the recipient of a Microsoft Word document doesn't have the embedded font installed on his or her computer, Microsoft Word can still render the document with the same font that was used in the document's creation.
  
• Sound. Sound can be embedded into a video so that someone viewing that video can hear the sound playing along with the video.
  
• Multimedia (video, images, and sound). Multimedia can b embedded into 'single' files that play in media players so that someone viewing that file sees all the hard work that someone else has done to impress the world.
  
• Viruses, Trojans, etc. Malicious software can be embedded into various files so that a malicious person can annoy others.

 

What is a processor 'core'?

The "core" in a processor is the microprocessor inside of the CPU(Central Processing Unit).
For example, if you have a Dual Core CPU then you have 2 microprocessors inside of the CPU, this allows you to do two things at once, as a microprocessor can only do one thing at a time the only exception to this is Multi-Threading which allows one core to do the work of multiple cores, but its not as fast as having multiple cores.

Intel® Core™ i3, i5, i7 processors are designed to deliver faster and smarter performance. Depending on the processor you choose, you can get more multitasking capacity, extra speed on demand, and breakthrough performance on digital media consumption and creation. For example, with the Intel Core i5 processor, you have the ability to download and edit high definition (HD) videos, watch HD movies or run multiple applications simultaneously with virus protection in the background.

What is a 'clock multiplier'?

In computing, the clock multiplier (or CPU multiplier or bus/core ratio) measures the ratio of an internal CPU clock rate to the externally supplied clock. A CPU with a 10x multiplier will thus see 10 internal cycles (produced by PLL-based frequency multiplier circuitry) for every external clock cycle. For example, a system with an external clock of 133 MHz and a 10x clock multiplier will have an internal CPU clock of 1.33 GHz. The external address and data buses of the CPU (often collectively termed front side bus or FSB in PC contexts) also use the external clock as a fundamental timing base, however, they could also employ a (small) multiple of this base frequency (typically two or four) in order to transfer data faster.

What is P2P?

On the Internet, peer-to-peer (referred to as P2P) is a type of transient Internet network that allows a group of computer users with the same networking program to connect with each other and directly access files from one another's hard drives. Napster and Gnutella are examples of this kind of peer-to-peer software.

Corporations are looking at the advantages of using P2P as a way for employees to share files without the expense involved in maintaining a centralized server and as a way for businesses to exchange information with each other directly.

What is Grooveshark?

Grooveshark is an international online music search engine, music streaming service and music recommendation web software application, allowing users to search for, stream, and upload music that can be played immediately or added to a playlist. An optional paid subscription provides additional functionality and removes advertisements from the user interface.

Grooveshark streams 150 to 160 million songs per month. In April 2009, its audience grew at a rate of 2–3% per day. On May 9, 2011, the Grooveshark team did a countdown to 35,000,000 registered users. It was live streamed on Ustream.tv

What is 'CSV format'?

A comma-separated values (CSV) file stores tabular data (numbers and text) in plain-text form. Plain text means that the file is a sequence of characters, with no data that has to be interpreted instead, as binary numbers. A CSV file consists of any number of records, separated by line breaks of some kind; each record consists of fields, separated by some other character or string, most commonly a literal TAB or comma. Usually, all records have an identical sequence of fields.

CSV is a common, relatively simple file format that is widely supported by consumer, business, and scientific applications. Among its most common uses is moving tabular data between programs that natively operate on incompatible (often proprietary and/or undocumented) formats. This works because so many programs support some variation of CSV at least as an alternative import/export format.

What is a driver?

In computing, a device driver or software driver is a computer program allowing higher-level computer programs to interact with a hardware device.

A driver typically communicates with the device through the computer bus or communications subsystem to which the hardware connects. When a calling program invokes a routine in the driver, the driver issues commands to the device. Once the device sends data back to the driver, the driver may invoke routines in the original calling program. Drivers are hardware-dependent and operating-system-specific. They usually provide the interrupt handling required for any necessary asynchronous time-dependent hardware interface.

What is a 'System restore point'?

A restore point is a saved "snapshot" of a computer's data at a specific time. Restore points are a component of the Windows System Restore utility. By creating a restore point, you can save the state of the operating system and your own data so that if future changes cause a problem, you can restore the system and your data to the way it was before the changes were made. When a restore point is established, your computer creates a backup copy of all data at that particular time. The possible types of restore points are: system checkpoints, which are scheduled restore points that your computer creates; manual restore points, which the user creates; and installation restore points, which are automatically created when you install certain programs.

It's a good idea to create a restore point before you make any changes to your computer that could potentially cause problems or make the system unstable.

What is an Office suite?

In computing, an office suite, sometimes called an office software suite or productivity suite is a collection of productivity programs intended to be used by knowledge workers. The components are generally distributed together, have a consistent user interface and usually can interact with each other, sometimes in ways that the operating system would not normally allow.

Existing office suites contain wide range of various components. Most typically, the base components include:

Word processor
Spreadsheet
Presentation program

Less common components of office suites include:

Database
Graphics suite (raster graphics editor, vector graphics editor, image viewer)
Desktop publishing software
Formula editor
Diagramming software
Email client
Communication
Personal information manager
Notetaking program
Groupware
Project management software
Web log analysis software

What is the 'Microsoft Camera Codec Pack'?

The Microsoft Camera Codec Pack enables the viewing of a variety of device-specific file formats.

More info and download from Microsoft here: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/de ... x?id=26829 .

What is phishing?

Phishing is the act of sending an e-mail to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft. The e-mail directs the user to visit a Web site where they are asked to update personal information, such as passwords and credit card, social security, and bank account numbers, that the legitimate organization already has. The Web site, however, is bogus and set up only to steal the user's information.

What is FTP?

FTP is an acronym for File Transfer Protocol. As the name suggests, FTP is used to transfer files between computers on a network. You can use FTP to exchange files between computer accounts, transfer files between an account and a desktop computer, or access online software archives. Keep in mind, however, that many FTP sites are heavily used and require several attempts before connecting.

What is DOSBox?

DOSBox is a DOS-emulator that uses the SDL-library which makes DOSBox very easy to port to different platforms. DOSBox has already been ported to many different platforms, such as Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X...

DOSBox also emulates CPU:286/386 realmode/protected mode, Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS, Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA graphics, a SoundBlaster/Gravis Ultra Sound card for excellent sound compatibility with older games...

You can "re-live" the good old days with the help of DOSBox, it can run plenty of the old classics that don't run on your new computer!

DOSBox is totally free of charge and OpenSource.

What is a (ppc) .CAB file?

One of the most overlooked ways of installing a programs to your Pocket PC is a .cab file. "What is a .cab file"? You ask? A cabinet (CAB) file is a compressed file that holds all of the items necessary for installing a program on your Pocket PC. .cab files are extremely portable because you do not need a desktop or laptop in order to install a program on your Pocket PC. As long as the .cab file is on your device, then you can perform the install.