Category: Technology

English (en) Webcam A webcam is a digital camera that captures video and audio data and transmits it in real-time over the internet. It is commonly used for video conferencing, live streaming, online meetings, and recording videos. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Web crawler Yorùbá (yo) Amóhùn-máwòrá sórí afẹ́fẹ́ Decomposition: A device that captures...

English (en) VPN A VPN, which stands for virtual private network, establishes a digital connection between your computer and a remote server owned by a VPN provider, creating a point-to-point tunnel that encrypts your personal data, masks your IP address, and lets you sidestep website blocks and firewalls on the internet. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo...

English (en) Vishing Vishvishingice or VoIP phishing) is a type of cyber-attack that uses voice and telephony technologies to trick targeted individuals into revealing sensitive data to unauthorized entities. Vishing, also known as "voice phishing," is a form of social engineering scam in which an attacker uses the telephone to trick individuals into providing sensitive...

English (en) Virus A computer virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software. Computer viruses aim to disrupt systems, cause major operational issues, and result in data loss and leakage. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Hack Yorùbá (yo) Amúpalárabẹ́rọ Decomposition:  Iṣẹ́-àìrígbámú tí...

English (en) Virtual Reality Short for virtual reality, VR is a computer-generated artificial environment that allows a user to view, explore, and manipulate the environment and a term popularized by Jaron Lanier. Virtual reality is a computer-generated reality manipulated and explored using input devices, such as headsets, headphones, gloves, or a computer. Using these devices,...

English (en) Virtual Assistant Virtual memory refers to a memory management method where computers use secondary memory to compensate for the scarcity of physical memory. The technique is exploited by a computer’s operating system (OS) in situations when the system lacks sufficient RAM to execute instructions. Virtual memory is used when the computer has no...

English (en) Virtual Assistant A virtual assistant (VA) is a technology program that helps people with tasks they need help on. A virtual assistant is a program that understands natural language and can answer questions or complete tasks based on voice commands. They provide services such as scheduling meetings and appointments, booking flights, ordering food...

English (en) Virtual In computing, the term virtual refers to a digitally replicated version of something real, whether it's a machine, a switch, memory or even reality. It is distinguished from the real by the fact that it lacks an absolute, physical form. However, functionally it is no less real. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related...