Definition A computer program that is installed that harmfully affects the proper operating of your computer or uses your computer for its own design without your permission. Malware is generic term f [..]

Definition BRB is computer slang for the phrase "Be Right Back" and is commonly used on message boards and instant messages.

Definition 2 to the 60th power (1,152,921,504,606,846,976) bytes. An exabyte is equal to 1,024 petabytes.

Definition FYI is computer slang for the phrase "For your information".

Definition Linux is an operating system that was derived from Unix. It is based on an open source policy, such that all the source code for the operating system is freely available to be used and modi [..]

Definition LOL is computer slang for "Laugh out Loud"

Definition MPEG stands for "Moving Picture Experts Group." The MPEG organization develops standards for digital audio and video compression. The term MPEG also refers to a type of multimedia [..]

Definition QWERTY stands for the layout that is commonly used on all computer and typewriter keyboards. It gets its name from the first 6 letters on the top row that spell QWERTY.

Definition A Workstation is used to denote a computer that is used in an office setting rather than a home setting or the actual area in which it is used.

Also known as 0-day exploit Definition A zero-day exploit is one that takes advantage of a security vulnerability on the same day that the vulnerability becomes generally known.