Computing and IT terminology · MLC-0101
Computing and IT terms: N (44)
- Name serverA server that translates human-readable domain names into the numerical Internet Protocol (IP) addresses...
- NamespaceA declarative region that provides a scope for the identifiers (names) inside it, preventing name collisions...
- NaNA special floating-point value representing an undefined or unrepresentable result, such as the outcome of...
- NANDA type of non-volatile flash memory technology that retains data without power. It is widely used in...
- NanometerA unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter (10^-9 meters). It is frequently...
- NASA dedicated file storage device, known as Network-Attached Storage, that connects to a network and provides...
- NATA method of remapping one IP address space into another by modifying network address information in the IP...
- Native fileA file format that is specific to a particular software application or operating system, designed to be...
- Navigation barA section of a website or application that contains links or buttons allowing users to move between different...
- Net neutralityThe principle that Internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data on the internet equally, without...
- NetBIOSAn application programming interface (API) that provides services for applications on different computers to...
- NetiquetteThe set of informal social conventions and guidelines for courteous communication on the internet, combining...
- NetmaskA 32-bit number used in conjunction with an IP address to determine which part of the address identifies the...
- NetworkA collection of interconnected computers, servers, and other hardware devices that can exchange data and...
- Network topologyThe arrangement of the elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a communication network, describing how devices are...
- Neural networkA computational model inspired by the structure and function of biological neural networks, consisting of...
- NewlineA control character or sequence of characters in a character encoding specification that signifies a line...
- NewsgroupAn online discussion forum within the Usenet system, where users can post and read messages on specific...
- NextdoorA social networking service designed for neighborhoods, allowing verified residents to connect with their...
- NFCNear Field Communication, a short-range wireless technology that enables communication between two electronic...
- NFSA distributed file system protocol that allows a user on a client computer to access files over a computer...
- NFTA Non-Fungible Token, a unique digital identifier recorded on a blockchain that verifies ownership of a...
- NICA hardware component, also known as a Network Interface Card, that connects a computing device to a network...
- N-key rolloverA keyboard feature that allows the simultaneous and accurate registration of multiple key presses. This...
- NMSA Network Management System, a suite of hardware and software tools used by network administrators to...
- NNTPAn application protocol used for reading, posting, and archiving Usenet newsgroup articles. It facilitates...
- NOCA centralized location from which administrators supervise, monitor, and maintain a computer network, also...
- NodeAny active electronic device attached to a network, capable of sending, receiving, or forwarding information...
- Node.jsAn open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside of a web...
- Non-impact printerA type of printer that creates an image on paper without making physical contact with the medium. Instead of...
- Non-volatile memoryA type of computer memory that can retain stored information even after power is removed. It is used for...
- NorthbridgeA microchip on a computer's motherboard that traditionally managed communication between the central...
- NOSA specialized operating system, known as a Network Operating System, designed to manage and coordinate...
- NoSQLA category of database management systems that do not adhere to the traditional relational database model...
- NSPA company that owns and operates the high-capacity backbone infrastructure of the internet, also called a...
- NTFSThe standard file system of the Windows NT family of operating systems, including modern versions of Windows...
- NTPA networking protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency...
- NUIA Natural User Interface, a type of human-computer interaction that allows users to interact with computers...
- NullA special value or state indicating the absence of any value or a non-existent object in programming and...
- Null characterA control character with a value of zero, often used in programming to indicate the termination of a string...
- Num LockA toggle key on a computer keyboard that controls the functionality of the numeric keypad. When activated...
- NVMeA Non-Volatile Memory Express, a communication interface and protocol specification for accessing solid-state...
- NVRAMNon-volatile random-access memory (NVRAM) retains stored information even when power is removed, unlike...
- NybbleA unit of digital information consisting of four consecutive bits, equivalent to half of a standard eight-bit...
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