Abbreviations and Acronyms in Computers
Here's the list of common frequently asked abbreviations and acronyms in computers:
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|---|
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| ROM | Read-Only Memory |
| GPU | Graphics Processing Unit |
| VRAM | Video Random Access Memory |
| LAN | Local Area Network |
| WAN | Wide Area Network |
| SSID | Service Set Identifier (for Wi-Fi networks) |
| MAC | Media Access Control (hardware address) |
| DNS | Domain Name System |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider |
| DDoS | Distributed Denial of Service |
| HTML | HyperText Markup Language |
| CSS | Cascading Style Sheets |
| API | Application Programming Interface |
| SQL | Structured Query Language |
| HTTPS | HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure |
| SSL | Secure Sockets Layer |
| TLS | Transport Layer Security |
| SSH | Secure Shell |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator |
| SMTP | Simple Mail Transfer Protocol |
| IDE | Integrated Development Environment |
| SDK | Software Development Kit |
| CMS | Content Management System |
| XML | Extensible Markup Language |
| JSON | JavaScript Object Notation |
| BIOS | Basic Input/Output System |
| IoT | Internet of Things |
| AI | Artificial Intelligence |
| VR | Virtual Reality |
| AR | Augmented Reality |
| DL | Deep Learning |
| JPEG | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| PNG | Portable Network Graphics |
| GIF | Graphics Interchange Format |
| RAID | Redundant Array of Independent Disks |
| CAD | Computer-Aided Design |
| OS | Operating System |
| CLI | Command Line Interface |
| ISO | International Organization for Standardization |
| USB | Universal Serial Bus |
| Portable Document Format | |
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GUI |
Graphical User Interface |
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VPN |
Virtual Private Network |
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FTP |
File Transfer Protocol |
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ISP |
Internet Service Provider |
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ENIAC |
Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer |
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UNIVAC |
Universal Automatic Computer |
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EDVAC |
Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer |
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IBM |
International Business Machines Corporation |
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CDC |
Control Data Corporation |
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PC |
Personal Computer |
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ASCII |
American Standard Code for Information Interchange |
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TCP/IP |
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol |
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WWW |
World Wide Web |
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POP |
Post Office Protocol |
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IMAP |
Internet Message Access Protocol |