Jun 16 2009
Common Computer Acronyms
Beginners and novices to the computer industry will come across tons of acronyms in their journeys of this technology phenomenon. Computers are very complex machines and the technology gurus and hardware makers came up with a slew of acronyms, not only because they are easier to remember, but also because it saves a lot of typing and writing. Listed below are twenty very common acronyms that you will most undoubtedly encounter sometime during the lifespan of you using a personal computer.
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DDR |
Double Data Rate (Memory) |
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2 |
BIOS |
Basic Input/Output System (MB Chip) |
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3 |
ATA |
Advanced Technology Attachment (Peripheral Spec) |
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4 |
CPU |
Central Processing Unit (Main Chip - The Brains) |
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5 |
HD |
Hard Drive |
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6 |
DVD |
Digital Versatile Disc |
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7 |
PCI |
Peripheral Component Interconnect (Accessory Card Or Slot) |
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8 |
CRT |
Cathode Ray Tube (VGA Monitor) |
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9 |
CD |
Compact Disc |
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10 |
USB |
Universal Serial Bus |
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API |
Application Program Interface (Software Connector) |
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12 |
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Portable Document Format (Adobe) |
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13 |
HDMI |
High Definition Multimedia Interface |
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14 |
DOS |
Disk Operating System |
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15 |
PNP |
Plug-N-Play |
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DVI |
Digital Video Interface (LCD Monitor) |
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17 |
OEM |
Original Equipment Manufacturer |
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18 |
UPS |
Uninterruptible Power Supply |
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19 |
POP |
Post Office Protocol (Email Receiving) |
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20 |
VOIP |
Voice Over Internet Protocol |
