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topology- refers to the manner in which individual items or points are connected. In networking, topology usually refers to the arrangement of computers connected in the network. see local area network for network configurations.
touch screen- a display monitor that, when running with certain software allows a user to make selections and input data into the computer by touching the screen with a finger. Touch screen technology is often used in kiosks.
touchpad- a touch-sensitive area on a portable or hand-held computer allowing a user input by use of a special pen or her finger. The touchpad is used in place of a keyboard.
tower- computer components are assembled inside of a metal box. Tower refers to a box that is taller than wide. The advantage of a “tower model” computer versus a desktop model, is the tower saves space. see PC.
track- a circular section on a data storage disk containing data, resembling a single musical selection on a vinyl record album. Data storage is further isolated into sectors.
trackball- a device similar to a mouse used for pointing to and clicking on items on a display monitor. The difference is the trackball has a free-moving ball that is housed in a socket in the device. The user rolls the ball to position the cursor while the device remains stationary.
traffic- 1. refers to the number of communications being sent over a system or network. The extent of traffic sometimes determines a users ability to login and navigate a network.
2. the frequency and number of visits received by a Web page or Website.
transfer interrupted- a message box appearing on a display monitor after the downloading of data has been stopped. A user may have pressed the stop button, or the source server may have shut down for any number of reasons.
transfer rate- the speed that data travels from one hardware device to another, either through conventional wire and cable connections, or over a network. Factors such as network traffic, the type of data being transmitted, and individual computer speeds affect the transfer rate.
transistor- a small electronic device composed of semiconductor material such as germanium or silicon, that amplifies or otherwise modifies a signal or current. Transistors replaced vacuum tubes and are rapidly being replaced by printed circuit boards, both of which perform the same or similar functions. Computers, as we know them today would not exist without transistors.
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