100 Essential Tech Acronyms You Need to Know (Explained)

A

  1. AI – Artificial Intelligence Machines simulating human intelligence
  2. API – Application Programming Interface A set of rules for software interactions
  3. AR – Augmented Reality Enhancing real world visuals with digital overlays
  4. AWS – Amazon Web Services Cloud computing platform by Amazon
  5. ATM – Asynchronous Transfer Mode A network protocol for data transmission
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B

  1. BIOS – Basic Input Output System Firmware that initializes hardware during booting
  2. BSoD – Blue Screen of Death A Windows error screen indicating a critical failure
  3. BGP – Border Gateway Protocol Protocol for routing data between networks
  4. BLOB – Binary Large Object A data storage format for multimedia files
  5. BSSID – Basic Service Set Identifier The MAC address of a WiFi access point

C

  1. CDN – Content Delivery Network A system of distributed servers for fast content delivery
  2. CLI – Command Line Interface A text based interface for interacting with a system
  3. CMS – Content Management System Software for managing digital content such as WordPress
  4. CPU – Central Processing Unit The main processing unit of a computer
  5. CSS – Cascading Style Sheets A language used to style web pages

D

  1. DNS – Domain Name System Converts website names into IP addresses
  2. DDoS – Distributed Denial of Service Cyberattack that overwhelms a network with traffic
  3. DBMS – Database Management System Software for managing databases
  4. DRAM – Dynamic Random Access Memory A type of computer memory
  5. DAC – Digital to Analog Converter Converts digital signals to analog signals

E

  1. EEPROM – Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory A type of non volatile memory
  2. ECU – Electronic Control Unit Manages electronic systems in vehicles
  3. EOL – End of Life When a product is no longer supported
  4. ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning Business management software
  5. ETL – Extract Transform Load A process in data warehousing

F

  1. FHD – Full High Definition A resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels
  2. FTP – File Transfer Protocol Used to transfer files over a network
  3. FOSS – Free and Open Source Software Software with freely available source code
  4. FPU – Floating Point Unit A processor component for handling floating point calculations
  5. FSB – Front Side Bus Connects the CPU to the main memory

G

  1. GPU – Graphics Processing Unit Handles rendering graphics and video
  2. GUI – Graphical User Interface A visual way of interacting with a computer
  3. GSM – Global System for Mobile Communications A mobile communication standard
  4. GHz – Gigahertz A measure of processor speed
  5. GDDR – Graphics Double Data Rate A type of RAM for GPUs

H

  1. HTML – Hypertext Markup Language The standard language for web pages
  2. HTTP – Hypertext Transfer Protocol The protocol for transferring web pages
  3. HTTPS – Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure Secure version of HTTP using encryption
  4. HDD – Hard Disk Drive A traditional storage device using spinning disks
  5. HDMI – High Definition Multimedia Interface A standard for transmitting video and audio

I

  1. ICMP – Internet Control Message Protocol Used for network diagnostics
  2. IDE – Integrated Development Environment Software for coding and debugging
  3. IP – Internet Protocol Addresses and routes data packets online
  4. ISP – Internet Service Provider A company that provides internet access
  5. IoT – Internet of Things Devices connected to the internet for smart functionalities
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J

  1. JSON – JavaScript Object Notation A lightweight data format for APIs
  2. JDK – Java Development Kit A software kit for Java development
  3. JPEG – Joint Photographic Experts Group A common image compression format
  4. JRE – Java Runtime Environment Required to run Java applications
  5. JS – JavaScript A programming language for web development

K

  1. KB – Kilobyte 1024 bytes of data storage
  2. KVM – Kernel based Virtual Machine A virtualization module in Linux
  3. KPI – Key Performance Indicator Measures success in tech projects
  4. Kbps – Kilobits per second A measure of network speed
  5. KBps – Kilobytes per second Another measure of data transfer rate

L

  1. LAN – Local Area Network A network within a small geographical area
  2. LCD – Liquid Crystal Display A display technology
  3. LIFO – Last In First Out A method for data storage and retrieval
  4. LDAP – Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Used for accessing directories
  5. LTS – Long Term Support Software with extended support
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M

  1. MAC – Media Access Control A unique hardware address for network devices
  2. MHz – Megahertz A measure of clock speed
  3. ML – Machine Learning A subset of AI where systems learn from data
  4. MIME – Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions Defines file types on the internet
  5. MP3 – MPEG Audio Layer III A popular audio compression format

N

  1. NAS – Network Attached Storage Storage connected to a network
  2. NFC – Near Field Communication Enables short range wireless communication
  3. NLP – Natural Language Processing AI that understands human language
  4. NTFS – New Technology File System A Windows file system
  5. NIC – Network Interface Card Enables a device to connect to a network

O

  1. OCR – Optical Character Recognition Converts images into text
  2. OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer Produces parts used in other products
  3. OLED – Organic Light Emitting Diode A display technology
  4. OS – Operating System Software managing hardware and software
  5. OTG – On The Go Allows USB devices to connect to smartphones

P

  1. PDF – Portable Document Format A widely used document format
  2. PHP – Hypertext Preprocessor A server side scripting language
  3. PNG – Portable Network Graphics A lossless image format
  4. PPP – Point to Point Protocol Used in internet dial up connections
  5. PPI – Pixels Per Inch A measure of screen resolution
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Q to Z

  1. QoS – Quality of Service Ensures network performance
  2. RAID – Redundant Array of Independent Disks A data storage method
  3. RAM – Random Access Memory Temporary storage for active processes
  4. ROM – Read Only Memory Permanent storage for firmware
  5. SDK – Software Development Kit Tools for software development
  6. SSL – Secure Sockets Layer Encrypts internet communication
  7. TCP – Transmission Control Protocol Ensures reliable data transmission
  8. UHD – Ultra High Definition A high resolution display standard
  9. UI – User Interface Visual elements of software
  10. VR – Virtual Reality Immersive digital environments
  11. WAN – Wide Area Network A large scale network
  12. WiFi – Wireless Fidelity Wireless networking technology
  13. XML – Extensible Markup Language A format for data exchange
  14. ZIP – A compressed file format
  15. VPN – Virtual Private Network Secures internet connections
  16. SQL – Structured Query Language Used to manage databases
  17. Two Factor Authentication An extra layer of security
  18. TLD – Top Level Domain The last part of a domain name
  19. ISP – Internet Service Provider Provides internet access
  20. BI – Business Intelligence Analyzing data for decision making
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