Glossary
Glossary
There are currently 22 names in this directory beginning with the letter U.
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UAC (User Account Control): A security feature in the Windows operating system that is used to prompt users for permission when making changes to the system or installing new software
UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A standard protocol for transmitting data over a network using a connectionless approach
UI (User Interface): The part of a computer system or application that is responsible for presenting information to a user and accepting input from them
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS): A device that is used to provide a backup power supply to a computer or other device in the event of a power failure
Unix shell: A command-line interface or program that is used to interpret and execute commands on a Unix-based system
Unix: A family of multitasking, multiuser operating systems that are based on the principles of portability and simplicity
URL (Uniform Resource Locator): A string of characters that identifies the location of a resource on the internet
URL (Uniform Resource Locator): A string of characters that is used to identify a location or resource on the internet
USB (Universal Serial Bus): A standard interface that is used to connect devices to a computer or other device
User account: A set of permissions and settings that are associated with a user and are used to control their access to a system or service
User experience (UX): The overall experience of a person using a product or service, including usability, accessibility, and satisfaction
User experience (UX): The overall experience of a user when interacting with a product, system, or service
User interface (UI): The means by which a user interacts with a computer or device, such as through a keyboard, mouse, or touch screen
