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touchpad
A small, touch-sensitive pad used as a pointing device on some portable computers.
By tracing a finger or other object along the pad, you can move the pointer on the
display screen. You select a menu option by tapping on the pad (if this feature is
enabled).
Transmission
An industry standard instruction set that specifies how data is transmitted through a
Control Protocol/
network. TCP/IP enables cross-platform communications, that is, a computer running
Internet Protocol
a Microsoft Windows operating system can access data and information provided by
(TCP/IP)
a computer running a different operating system. Every computer and network that is
connected to the Internet uses TCP/IP.
uninterruptible
A device that provides surge protection and, in the event of a power failure, short-
power supply
term battery backup power.
(UPS)
Uniform
An Internet address that specifies the location of information. Also known as
Resource
Universal Resource Locator.
Locator (URL)
Universal
See Uniform Resource Locator.
Resource
Locator (URL)
Universal Serial
A Plug-and-Play interface that allows up to 127 devices to be connected sequentially
Bus (USB)
into a single external USB port. See daisy chain, USB port.
upload
To send a copy of a file to a remote computer. Contrast download.
UPS
See uninterruptible power supply.
URL
See Uniform Resource Locator.
USB
See Universal Serial Bus.
USB port
A device that transmits data at a rate of 12 Mbps through a USB cable. A variety of
devices are supported, such as USB monitors, keyboards, and printers. See Universal
Serial Bus.
utility
A program that assists with the operation of a computer, such as a power
management program or anti-virus program.
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