Computing and IT terminology · MLC-0101

Computing and IT terms: F (64)

• FacebookA social networking service that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and videos, send...
• Factory resetA software restoration process that reverts an electronic device or software application to its original...
• FAQAn abbreviation for Frequently Asked Questions, a list of common questions and their answers pertaining to a...
• FAT32A file system architecture that uses a 32-bit File Allocation Table, introduced with Windows 95 OSR2. It...
• FaviconA small icon file containing one or more images associated with a website or web page. Web browsers display...
• FavoritesA collection of saved shortcuts or links to frequently accessed websites, files, or locations within a...
• FDDIA fiber optic network technology for local area networks (LANs) that uses a dual-ring topology to achieve...
• Fiber-optic cableA network cable that contains one or more strands of glass or plastic fibers, used to transmit data as pulses...
• FieldA specific area within a record or data structure used to store a particular piece of information. In a...
• FIFOFirst-In, First-Out, a method for processing data structures where the first element added is the first one...
• FileA named collection of related data or information stored on a computer's storage device, such as a hard drive...
• File associationA mapping within an operating system that links a specific file type, identified by its extension, to the...
• File compressionThe process of reducing the size of a digital file by encoding its data using fewer bits than the original...
• File extensionA suffix added to the end of a computer file's name, typically separated by a dot, which indicates the file's...
• File formatA standard way that information is encoded and stored in a computer file. It defines the structure and...
• File serverA computer on a network dedicated to the central storage and management of data files so that other computers...
• File systemA method and data structure that an operating system uses to control how data is stored and retrieved on a...
• File typeA classification system that identifies the format and nature of data stored in a computer file. This...
• FilenameA unique identifier assigned to a computer file within a directory or folder structure. It allows users and...
• FILOAn abbreviation for First-In, Last-Out, a data processing method where the first element added to a...
• FilterA program or function that processes a stream of data, modifying it or selecting specific parts based on...
• FinderThe default file browser and graphical user interface shell used on Apple's macOS operating system. It...
• FintechThe integration of technology into the offerings and delivery of financial services to consumers and...
• FiosA brand name for a suite of fiber-optic internet, television, and telephone services offered by Verizon...
• FirewallA network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on...
• FirewireA high-speed serial bus interface standard, also known as IEEE 1394, developed by Apple for connecting...
• FirmwareA specific class of computer software that provides low-level control for a device's specific hardware. It is...
• FlagA variable or bit that signals a particular condition or state within a program or system. It acts as an...
• FlamingThe act of posting or sending hostile, aggressive, or insulting messages online, often in a public forum or...
• FlashA multimedia software platform, originally developed by Macromedia and later acquired by Adobe, used for...
• Flash driveA small, portable data storage device that uses flash memory to store data, typically connecting to a...
• Flash memoryA non-volatile computer memory type that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed. It retains data even...
• Flat fileA type of database file that stores data in a single, two-dimensional table without structured relationships...
• FlatbedA type of scanner that features a flat glass surface on which documents or objects are placed for scanning. A...
• FlexibleDescribing a system, component, or process that can adapt to changing conditions, requirements, or inputs...
• Floating pointA method of representing real numbers in computing, allowing for a trade-off between range and precision. It...
• Floppy diskA magnetic storage medium consisting of a thin, flexible disk encased in a square or rectangular plastic...
• FLOPSAn abbreviation for Floating-point Operations Per Second, a measure of a computer's performance, specifically...
• FlowchartA diagram that illustrates the sequence of operations, decisions, and processes in a workflow or algorithm...
• Fluid layoutA web design approach where page elements are sized using relative units, such as percentages, rather than...
• FocusThe state of an interactive element in a graphical user interface that is currently selected to receive user...
• FolderA virtual container within a computer's file system used to organize and store files and other folders. It...
• FontA set of printable or displayable text characters in a specific style, size, and weight. It includes glyphs...
• Font caseThe distinction between the uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters within a typeface. Text can be...
• FooterA block of content appearing at the bottom of a document, web page, or presentation slide. It contains...
• ForkTo create a new, independent line of development from an existing software project or codebase. This action...
• FormA structured document or interface element designed to collect user input. It presents fields, checkboxes...
• FormatTo arrange or prepare data, text, or a storage medium according to a specific standard or structure. This can...
• FormulaA sequence of symbols that expresses a calculation or logical operation within a spreadsheet, database, or...
• FPGAA field-programmable gate array, an integrated circuit designed to be configured by a customer or a designer...
• FPSFrames Per Second, a unit of measurement indicating the frequency at which consecutive images, or frames, are...
• FPUA specialized processor circuit, the floating-point unit, designed to carry out mathematical operations on...
• FQDNA complete domain name for a specific host on the internet, specifying its exact location in the Domain Name...
• FragmentationA phenomenon where the storage space on a disk or in memory becomes divided into many small, non-contiguous...
• FrameA single complete image in a sequence of images, such as in video or animation, or a unit of data in a...
• FrameworkA standardized set of libraries, tools, and conventions that provides a foundation for building software...
• FreewareSoftware that is available for use at no monetary cost, though it remains under the copyright of its...
• FrequencyThe rate at which a recurring event occurs over a specific period, or the number of cycles per unit of time...
• FriendA connection established between users on a social networking platform, indicating a mutual relationship or...
• FrontendThe part of a software application or website that users directly interact with, encompassing everything...
• Front-side busThe main data pathway that connects the central processing unit (CPU) to the northbridge chip on the...
• FrozenDescribing a state of software development where changes to the codebase are severely restricted or halted...
• FTPFile Transfer Protocol, a standard network protocol used for transferring computer files between a client and...
• Full-duplexA communication system that allows data to be transmitted in both directions simultaneously over a single...

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