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sig file- short for signature file. A small file, attached to every email of a particular sender that consists of a special group of characters, words, symbols, etc. that acts as the users signature.
sig quote- similar to a signature file except the attachment is a quote or saying attached to outgoing email. see sig file.
signal-to-noise ratio- the quantity of useful information found in an online forum as opposed to senseless blathering, off-topic nonsense, and commercial posting. One might say that, “the signal-to-noise ratio on this board is high.”
signature file- see sig file.
SIM- (Subscriber Identity Module) is a smartcard securely storing the key identifying a mobile subscriber. SIMs are most widely used in GSM systems. The card also contains storage space for text messages and a phone book.
single-density disk- a low density floppy disk.
single-sided disk- a floppy disk that is able to store data on only one side.
site- short for Website.
size- see scale.
sleep mode- a computer setting where, usually after a pre-set idle period, the computer shuts down unnecessary operations such as the display monitor and disk drive. The sleep mode is designed to preserve energy.
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A few words from Tech Support:
"When the photocopier doesn't work, call computer support. There's electronics in it."
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