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RFI | radio frequency interference |
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SCSI | small computer system interface |
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SVGA | super video graphics adapter |
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TFT | thin film transistor |
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USB | universal serial bus |
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URL | uniform resource locator |
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WAN | wide area network |
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known as a “TFT display,” in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell. This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and
adapter — A device that provides a compatible connection between two units. For example, the computer’s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector. An intelligent adapter (one that is capable of doing some processing) may also be called a controller.
alternating current (AC) — The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets. AC reverses its direction at regular intervals. Compare direct current (DC).