Author: Lucy Iwuala

English (en) Plug-in A plug-in (or plugin, add-in, addin, add-on, or addon) is a software component that adds a specific feature to an existing computer program. When a program supports plug-ins, it enables customization. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Printer     Hausa (ha) Fulogin ƙari Decomposition: add-in plug Manhajar ƙari Decomposition: add-in software...

English (en) Software Pirate A software pirate is anyone who intentionally or unintentionally commits these illegal acts of to illegally copying and selling another person’s work such as computer program/software. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Hacker, Software piracy     Hausa (ha) tɓarawon fasahar manhaja Decomposition: a software technical know-how thief ɓarawon manhaja Decomposition:...

English (en) Software Piracy Piracy is the unauthorised distribution, theft, reproduction, copying, performance, storage, sale or other use of intellectual property (IP) protected under copyright law. It is a form of copyright infringement. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Hack, Hacking, Software Pirate     Hausa (ha) Satar fasahar manhaja Decomposition: stealing the technical know-how...

English (en) Pin (place somewhere) To place an object onto a start menu, taskbar, home screen or Web page. For example, in Windows, "Pin to Taskbar" places the application icon onto the taskbar. The Mac equivalent is "Keep in Dock." Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms PIN Hausa (ha) Maƙalawa Decomposition: paste something.  

English (en) ⁠Pin (tiny connectors on the IC chip) The male lead on a chip Pin (tiny connectors on the IC chip), RAM module, expansion card or cable connector. Each pin plugs into its female counterpart to complete the circuit. The number of pins reflects the number of wires/pathways that carry signals. Other languages: Igbo,...

English (en) PIN The PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an essential verification method to authenticate an identity. PIN is an abbreviated password from four to six alphanumeric or numeric code used for authenticated access to a system. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Passphrase, Password     Hausa (ha) Lambobin shiga Decomposition:   numbers used for...

English (en) Phishing Phishing is a type of cybercrime in which the perpetrator masquerades as a legitimate entity to acquire personal and sensitive information for a malicious purpose. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related Term   Hausa (ha) Kutse Decomposition:  like to hack or illegally log into something. Hanyar yaudara ta yanar gizo Decomposition:  a technique...

English (en) Peripheral A peripheral device or auxiliary device is any device connected to a computer to expand its capabilities. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related Term   Hausa (ha) Mahaɗi na waje ahaɗin dindindin Decomposition:  Something connected externally  

English (en) Peer-to-peer (P2P) A permalink (persistent URL or PURL) is a link that remains permanent and unchanged because it is unlikely to break or rot. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related Term   Hausa (ha) Mahaɗin dindindin Decomposition:  permanent link - mahaɗin da bai sauyawa "a link that does not change"  

English (en) Peer-to-peer (P2P) Peer-to-peer (P2P) is a decentralized network architecture where devices or nodes share resources and services directly without a central server. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related Term   Hausa (ha) Gwamammun kwamfutoci Decomposition:  joined computers Haɗakar kwamfutoci Decomposition:  a Connection of computers