Abbreviations and Acronyms in Computers
Here's the list of common frequently asked abbreviations and acronyms in computers:
Abbreviation | Full Form |
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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 | |
GUI |
Graphical User Interface |
VPN |
Virtual Private Network |
FTP |
File Transfer Protocol |
ISP |
Internet Service Provider |
ENIAC |
Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer |
UNIVAC |
Universal Automatic Computer |
EDVAC |
Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer |
IBM |
International Business Machines Corporation |
CDC |
Control Data Corporation |
PC |
Personal Computer |
ASCII |
American Standard Code for Information Interchange |
TCP/IP |
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol |
WWW |
World Wide Web |
POP |
Post Office Protocol |
IMAP |
Internet Message Access Protocol |