The UN Convention on Biological Diversity states, �Biotechnology is any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use�. The OECD (the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development) defines biotechnology as ��the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents". Thus, �Biotechnology� basically means using ...

Runtime errors are glitches or problems that occur when a computer program is executed.

MAC addresses are an example of an address that resides on the datalink layer of an OSI model.

This article describes what a Link Bid Directory is and how it is an effective way to promote your site on the internet.

A DIMM, or dual in-line memory module, is a double component of the single in-line memory module.

Why is it important to have a data center for that matter? A data center is a facility that will house a good amount of the electronic equipment (and information) that a business or group has and needs. There will be computers and communication elements in this area as well as a number of other vital components to keeping the business running smoothly. What is essential about a data center is security and maintenance. Companies may have more than one data center as well. M...

An extranet is an extension of your company's internal network that allows outside users to provide and access information in a secure environment. Like an intranet, it is web browser based, making information available on any computer without any special equipment. However, an extranet does require extensive security and may need special software to provide user authentication and to encrypt data. Extranets are used to extend your business applications to suppliers, ...

EPROM or Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory is rewritable memory chip that can hold its data without power.

Privacy: how important is it to you? Would you feel comfortable knowing that someone could keep track of the web sites that you visit? While Spyware often talked about, you may be less familiar with a similar type of programming: Adware.

Adware is one of many "malwares" or malicious software programs that are unknowingly installed on your computer when you visit online sites and download freebies. When you use share files or visit sites with free downloads of wallpaper, videos, or music, some of these sites will send along adware software with your download. These malwares are a rapidly growing threat to all computer systems. It is estimated that in the first three months of 2005 over 80% of computer users...