GLONASS stands for Globalnaya Navigazionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema or Global Navigation Satellite System. You should note that GLONASS is the Russia’s version of GPS and was developed by the erstwhile Soviet Union in 1976. GLONASS was launched in 1982 and the M variant was launched in 2003. The GLONASS-K variant project kicked off in 2011. If […]
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OTP: The Real Meaning Of The Less Known Popular Term
If you are following smartphone segment, you should know about OTA. It stands for Over The Air, which is used to describe software updates pushed to handsets. Have you ever heard of the meaning of the term OTP? OTP stands for One True Pairing. The term is used on Tumblr platform by users who would […]
What is Router or Modem
A Router is networking device which connects networks. It decides in which way the packets should be sent. In other words, a router is where two networks meet. It is often included as the part of a network switch. It will allow our devices such as computers or smartphones to connect to the internet through a wired or […]
What is Netgear
Netgear is an Americal multinational company concentrated in network accessories and services. The company manufactures numerous devices such as Routers, Modems, Switches, etc. alongside various wired and wireless network accessories. The company was founded on January 8, 1996, and over the last 20+ years, made a good reputation among the customers. In August 1998, the company was acquired […]
What is NAS (Network Attached Storage)
NAS or Network Attached storage is a device that allows storage and retrieval of data from a centralized location connected to the network. Virtually, a NAS acts as a private cloud which has almost all the benefits like a normal cloud. NAS clients are extremely flexible and can be scaled-out according to the requirements of […]
What does Formatting Mean
Ever heard the term Formatting? What does it actually mean to format a hard drive or to format a flash drive? If you don’t know the answer, this article is for you. Formatting is the process of erasing all the data on your hard drive or other storage devices in order to free up space […]
What is Windows OS
Windows is an operating system founded by Microsoft which is one of the most recognized computer OS out there. It utilizes the GUI instead of the older command line interface. It’s hard to find a computer user who hasn’t tried Windows at least once. The navigation throughout the OS is incredibly easy, and the functions are capable […]
What is Software
Software is the intangible parts of a computer which is essential to operate it. In other words, it is a general tag of the programs used to operate computers and other devices. While the hardware referred to as the tangible parts of the computer which include CPU, RAM, HDD, etc. the software include the intangible parts […]
What is GUI (Graphical User Interface)
GUI or Graphical User Interface is used in the modern day computers which utilize the input devices to navigate through the monitor. Users can take advantages of specific icons and objects on the screen in order to navigate to different features and functions of the operating system and software. In the old days, the command line […]
What is a Computer
A computer is an electronic device which can accept a set of instructions and execute them as per the requirements. As there are numerous definitions for a computer, it’s hard to determine which one is perfect. But simply, the above lines suits it most. There are different types of computers such as Desktop PCs, Laptops, […]