Author: Lucy Iwuala

English (en) Nodes (a device in a network) A node is an individual computer or other devices within a network. Computers, wi-fi, printer connected in a network are all nodes. A device connected to a network. Every terminal, computer, hub, switch and router is a node. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Nodes (an item of...

English (en) Nodes (an item of data) Node is an individual part of a larger data structure. Nodes are a basic data structure which contain data and one or more links to other nodes. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Nodes (a device in a network)                   Hausa...

English (en) Network In the context of "network," the term "net" refers to a group or system of interconnected things. A network is a collection of interconnected devices, computers, or other objects that are linked together to exchange information or resources. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms                  ...

English (en) Navigate With a computer, navigation refers to the act of opening and moving through computer menus, like the Start menu in Windows, opening software programs, or viewing files in Windows Explorer. More generally, to navigate is to move your mouse around the screen to access icons and the other features of an operating...

English (en) Narrowband Narrowband is a limited-capacity communication type that uses a narrow range (or band) of frequencies to transmit information. Narrowband is commonly used in radio communication, emergency services, and internet connections. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Internet, Net                 Hausa (ha) Gajeren zangon sadarwa Decomposition: short...

English (en) Multimedia Multimedia is the use of a computer to present and combine text, graphics, audio, and video with links and tools that let the user navigate, interact, create, and communicate. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Internet                 Hausa (ha) Fasahar Fayiloli Iri-iri Decomposition: a technology of...

English (en) Monitor (Software) In concurrent programming, a monitor is a synchronization construct that prevents threads from concurrently accessing a shared object's state and allows them to wait for the state to change. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Monitor (computer screen), Monitor (software)                 Hausa (ha) Saitau Decomposition:...

English (en) Monitor (Software) Software that observes the activities within a computer system. The software records a user's activity on the computer. Computer monitoring programs are used to determine how much time an employee spends on various tasks as well as possible illicit activities. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Monitor (computer screen), Monitor (programming)  ...

English (en) Mirror A mirror is an exact copy of a dataset. Most commonly, data mirroring is used when multiple exact copies of data are required in multiple locations. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Database                 Hausa (ha) madubi Decomposition: Tamka Decomposition: " Exact copy" Or "A look-alike"...

English (en) Microprocessor A microprocessor is an integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit of a computer. A microprocessor is a component that performs the instructions and tasks involved in computer processing. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Microcomputer                     Hausa (ha)...