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Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. Its motto is "Write Once, Run Anywhere" (WORA), meaning code compiled on one platform can run on any other that supports Java.

BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy. When you put an email address in the BCC field, that person receives a copy of the email, but none of the other recipients (in the To or CC fields) can see that they were included.

OS stands for Operating System. It is the system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. Examples include Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering that involves the design, construction, operation, and use of robots. The goal is to create machines that can assist or replace humans in dangerous or repetitive tasks.

LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display. It is a flat-panel display technology that works by using liquid crystals to rotate the polarization of light. Unlike older CRT monitors that used electron beams to hit phosphor, LCDs require a backlight (usually LED today) to pass light through a layer of liquid crystals and color filters.

Elon Musk founded SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) in 2002 with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars.

The <a> (anchor) tag is used to create a link in HTML. The most important attribute of this tag is "href," which specifies the URL of the page the link goes to.

Microsoft developed the Windows operating system, first released in 1985. It was originally a graphical extension for the text-based MS-DOS. Windows 95 was the version that truly popularized the "Start menu" and "Taskbar" we still use today.

Dual-core refers to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that has two complete execution cores on a single integrated circuit. Each core can process instructions independently, which effectively allows the computer to perform two tasks at once or process a single complex task more efficiently.

KB stands for Kilobyte. In standard computing, 1 KB is equal to 1,024 bytes. It is the unit typically used to measure the size of small text files.

Spam is the common term for unsolicited or "junk" emails sent in bulk. Most spam is commercial in nature, but it can also contain malicious links or phishing attempts.

Microsoft developed the Xbox, released in 2001. It was the first American-made game console to really compete with Japanese giants like Sony and Nintendo. Its success was largely due to its built-in hard drive and the hit game Halo: Combat Evolved.

GitHub is a web-based platform used for version control and collaboration, allowing multiple developers to work on the same code simultaneously without overwriting each other's work. It uses the "Git" software created by Linus Torvalds.

Email (Electronic Mail) is a method of exchanging messages between people using electronic devices. Email applications or clients (like Gmail, Outlook, or Apple Mail) are the tools used to compose, send, and receive these messages. Email has largely replaced traditional "snail mail" for business and personal correspondence.

Python is the programming language famous for its "snake" logo, though the logo actually depicts two stylized snakes (one blue, one yellow) interlocked. Interestingly, the language was not named after the snake, but after the British comedy troupe "Monty Python."

Google (Alphabet Inc.) owns the Android operating system. While Android is "open source," Google manages the core development and bundles its own services (like the Play Store and Maps) with most Android devices.

Malware (short for "malicious software") is an umbrella term for any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. This includes viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware.

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is considered the "brain" of the computer because it interprets and executes the commands from the hardware and software. It performs the basic arithmetic, logic, and input/output operations.

Meta (formerly Facebook) owns WhatsApp. They acquired the messaging service in 2014 for a staggering 19 billion. At the time, it was the largest acquisition of a venture-backed company in history.

A Trojan horse (or Trojan) is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate or useful program (like a free game or a system update) to trick the user into installing it. Once inside, it can steal data or give hackers remote access.