Category: Technology

English (en) Web portal In its most basic form, a web portal can be defined as a website that serves as a gateway to other websites on the internet. It is a high-traffic website with a wide range of content, services and vendor links. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Wiki   Hausa (ha) Decomposition: ...

English (en) Podcast A podcast is a type of digital media, usually audio, that is available in a series of episodes or parts and is streamed or downloaded by the end user over the Internet. Podcasts can be made available via a release schedule or uploaded to the Web randomly. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related...

English (en) Pop-up A pop-up is a graphical user interface (GUI) display area, usually a small window, that suddenly appears ("pops up") in the foreground of the visual interface. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related Term     Hausa (ha) Shirin sauti Decomposition:  Mai ɓullowa Decomposition:  something that pops up.  

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...