Category: Technology

English (en) Widget In computing, a widget is an element of a graphical user interface that displays information or provides a specific way for a user to interact with the operating system (OS) or an application. Other languages:  Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Interface (software) Manhajar samar da bayanai cikin sauƙi Decomposition: an application that displays...

English (en) Webmaster A webmaster is someone who creates and manages the content and organisation of a website, manages the computer server and technical programming aspects of a website, or does both. Webmasters are often perceived as the website's administrators who ensures that a given website remains operational. Other languages:  Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Vlogger

English (en) Webinar Webinars (an interactive seminar conducted over the Internet) are an effective technological tool for sharing information to a global audience via the Internet. Other languages:  Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Webcam Taron ƙara wa juna sani ta intanet Decomposition:   a seminar via internet

English (en) Web crawler A web crawler, or spider, is a type of bot that find information on the hundreds of millions of Web pages that exist. Webcrawlers index the content of websites all across the Internet so that those websites can appear in search engine results. Other languages:  Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Webcam Saƙagon...

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:  Igbo, Yoruba...

English (en) Vishing Voice over IP phishing 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. Other languages:  Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Hack, Phishing Kutse/ɓarna ta amfani da murya Decomposition:  a hack/damage done using voice

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:  Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Hack Manhaja mai hatsari Decomposition:  a dangerous...

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...

English (en) Virtual Memory 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. Other languages: Igbo, Yoruba Related terms Virtual, Virtual memory Na kafar intanet Decomposition: something'...