Windows:
Windows is a
series of operating systems developed by Microsoft. Each version of Windows
includes a graphical user interface, with a desktop that allows users to view
files and folders in windows. For the past two decades, Windows has been the
most widely used operating system for personal computers PCs.
Microsoft
Windows is designed for both home computing and professional purposes. Past
versions of Windows home editions include Windows 3.0 (1990), Windows 3.1
(1992), Windows 95 (1995), Windows 98 (1998), Windows Me (2000), Windows XP
(2001), and Windows Vista (2006). The current version, Windows 7, was released
in 2009.
The first
business-oriented version of Windows, called Windows NT 3.1, was in 1993. This
was followed by Windows 3.5, 4.0, and Windows 2000. When Microsoft released
Windows XP in 2001, the company simply created different editions of the
operating system for personal and business purposes. Windows Vista and Windows
7 have followed the same release strategy.
Windows is
designed to run on standard x86 hardware, such as Intel and AMD processors.
Therefore, it can be installed on multiple brands of hardware, such as Dell,
HP, and Sony computers, as well as home-built PCs. Windows 7 also includes
several touchscreen features, that allow the operating system to run on certain
tablets and computers with touchscreen displays. Microsoft's mobile operating
system, Windows Phone, is designed specifically for smartphones and runs on
several brands of phones, including HTC, Nokia, and Samsung.
WEP:
Stands for
"Wired Equivalent Privacy." WEP is a security protocol for Wi-Fi
networks. Since wireless networks transmit data over radio waves, it is easy to
intercept data or "eavesdrop" on wireless data transmissions. The
goal of WEP is to make wireless networks as secure as wired networks, such as
those connected by Ethernet cables.
The wired
equivalent privacy protocol adds security to a wireless network by encrypting
the data. If the data is intercepted, it will be unrecognizable to system that
intercepted the data, since it is encrypted. However, authorized systems on the
network will be able to recognize the data because they all use the same
encryption algorithm. Systems on a WEP-secured network can typically be
authorized by entering a network password.
Ajax:
Ajax is a
combination of Web development technologies used for creating dynamic websites.
While the term "Ajax" is not written in all caps like most tech
acronyms, the letters stand for "Asynchronous JavaScript And XML."
Therefore, websites that use Ajax combine JavaScript and XML to display dynamic
content.
The
"asynchronous" part of Ajax refers to the way requests are made to
the Web server. When a script sends a request to the Web server, it may receive
data, which can then be displayed on the Web page. Since these events happen at
slightly different times, they are considered to be asynchronous. Most Ajax
implementations use the XMLHttpRequest API, which includes a list of server
requests that can be called within JavaScript code. The data is usually sent
back to the browser in an XML format, since it is easy to parse. However, it is
possible for the server to send data as unformatted plain text as well.
Bing:
Bing is a
search engine developed by Microsoft. It provides a standard web search, as
well as specialized searches for images, videos, shopping, news, maps, and
other categories.
Bing
originated from MSN Search, which later became Windows Live Search (or simply
"Live Search"). Microsoft renamed the search engine to
"Bing" in June of 2009. The name change also reflected Microsoft's
new direction with the search engine, which the company branded as a
"decision engine." Bing is designed to help users make important
decisions faster. This focus is summarized in the search engine's slogan,
"Bing and decide."
Bing
differentiates itself from other search engines like Google and Yahoo in
several different ways. For instance, Bing's home page includes a background
image or video that is updated every day. You can click on different areas of
the background to learn more about the daily topic. Bing also uses Microsoft's
proprietary search algorithm to provide relevant search results. These results
may include "instant answers," which provide helpful information at
the top of the search results page for specific types of queries. The search
results may also include images, videos, shopping information, or news stories
that are relevant to the keywords you entered.
You can
choose to sign into Bing using your Windows Live ID or your Facebook login.
When you are logged into Facebook, Bing displays which of your friends
"Like" specific webpages in the search results. If you want even more
Facebook integration, you can download the "Bing Bar," which provides
News Feed updates directly from the toolbar in Internet Explorer. The Bing Bar
also provides one-click access to weather, maps, videos, stock quotes, and
other information.
WordPress:
WordPress is
a free content management system used to build and maintain websites. Its ease
of use and unique blogging features have helped it become the most popular
blogging tool on the web.
WordPress
provides a web-based user interface for designing, publishing, and updating
websites. Instead of writing HTML, you can simply choose one of many different
website templates or "themes" that has a design you like. You can
then modify the layout and build a custom navigation bar. Once the site layout
is complete, you can use WordPress' online interface to create individual
pages. Each page may include formatted text, links, images, and other media.
You can publish completed webpages or blog updates by simply clicking the
Publish button.
The
WordPress interface makes it easy for anyone without web development experience
to create and publish a website. The built-in blogging tools provide a simple
way to track individual posts, visitors, and user comments. If WordPress'
built-in capabilities are not sufficient for your needs, you can install
different plug-ins that provide extra features. Examples include social media
buttons, image galleries, and web forum tools.
While there
are thousands of WordPress templates and plug-ins available, the WordPress
system still has its limitations. Because it is a template-based service, you
must begin with a pre-built website rather than create pages from scratch.
Additionally, you cannot insert scripts or maintain a database with the same
level of control that a custom website offers. Therefore, most companies and
large organizations still hand-code websites or develop them using a WYSIWYG
editor like Dreamweaver.
For many individuals, however, WordPress
provides a great blogging system that is both convenient and free. There is no
cost to sign up for WordPress or to use the service. It is even free to publish
a custom website or blog at the wordpress.com domain (such as
custom-name.wordpress.com). However, if you want a custom website address or
need extra features, such as more disk space or premium themes, WordPress
offers "Premium" and "Business" services for an annual fee.
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