Author: Lucy Iwuala

English (en) Blogger A blogger is a person who writes regular content in a weblog, or blog for short. Writing in a blog is often called blogging. For example, if you have a blog on WordPress and create a post about your day, you're "blogging" about your day. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo...

English (en) Blog A blog, which derives from the term “weblog,” is a website designed to make it easy for users to create entries in chronological order. The entries are then displayed in reverse chronological order (most recent entry first) and are generally archived on a periodic basis. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo...

English (en) Bitmap Bitmap (BMP) is an image file format that can be used to create and store computer graphics. A bitmap file displays a small dots in a pattern that, when viewed from afar, creates an overall image. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Dot Matrix, Pixel, DPI, Vector Igbo (ig) Nkerisi Uchape Decomposition:...

English (en) Bandwidth Bandwidth specifically refers to the capacity at which a network can transmit data. For example, if the bandwidth of a network is 40 Mbps, it implies that the network cannot transmit data faster than 40 Mbps in any given case. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nzipu ozi n'uju /...

English (en) Backup Backup refers to the copying of physical or virtual files or databases to a secondary location for preservation in case of equipment failure or catastrophe. The process of backing up data is pivotal to a successful disaster recovery plan. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nchekwanye Decomposition: Nchekwanye - to...

English (en) Backend The back end refers to parts of a computer application or a program's code that allow it to operate and that cannot be accessed by a user. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nchedo azụ Decomposition: Nchedo azụ : nchedo - security; Azụ - back Nke azụ/keazụ Ọnọnime  Decomposition: Nke...

English (en) Array An array is a series of memory locations – or 'boxes' – each of which holds a single item of data, but with each box sharing the same name. All data in an array must be of the same data type. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nchịkọta ụdị Decomposition:...

English (en) App App is an abbreviated form of the word "application." An application is a software program that's designed to perform a specific function directly for the user or, in some cases, for another application program. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ngwa ọrụ Decomposition: Ngwa ọrụ Ngwa Mmem Decomposition: Ngwa Mmem...

English (en) Cyber security Analog is the opposite of digital. Any technology, such as vinyl records or clocks with hands and faces, that doesn't break everything down into binary code to work is analog. Analog, you might say, is strictly old school. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Mgba ochie Decomposition: Mgba ochie...

English (en) Cyber security Cyber security is the process of protecting data from unauthorized users or hackers. It also represents a huge sector of the tech industry as more and more companies race to stay ahead of cyber criminals and security threats. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nchékwa Ozi dị n'ikuku Decomposition:...