VPN

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...

Vishing

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...

Virus

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...

Virtual Reality

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,...

Virtual memory

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...

Virtual Assistant

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...

Virtual

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...

Vlogger

English (en) Vlogger Vlogger also call vogger means a person who posts videos to a vlog channel related to specific topic like daily lifestyle, food, travel, shopping, make-up etc. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Social Media, Vlog Yorùbá (yo) Aṣẹ̀dá àwòránhùn akópamọ́ Decomposition: Ẹni tí ó ń ṣẹ̀dá àwòránhùn tí a kó pamọ́ sórí...

Vlog

English (en) Vlog Alternatively known as a vodcast, vlog, or video blog stands for Video log. The term "vlog" is originally derived from a blog. It can be a short to long-lasting video coverage on a variety of subjects like business promotions, current affairs, technology products, and many more. Vlog content is usually shot using...

Version

English (en) Version A version refers to a specific iteration or release of a software, program, or application. It is often denoted by a numerical or alphanumeric identifier, allowing users to track and distinguish different versions. Software versioning is a way of numbering different releases of a particular software program as it is developed and...

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