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Virtual Memory

Definition Virtual memory is a memory management technique that creates an illusion of a larger main memory for an operating system. It uses both hardware and software to enable a

Vi

Definition “Vi” stands for “Visual Interface”. It is a text editor that was created for Unix systems and essentially acts as a user interface for editing text within a system.

Virtual Appliance

Definition A Virtual Appliance is a pre-packaged software module which is specifically designed to run within a virtualized environment. It includes an operating system and a software application pre-installed and

Variable (Mathematics)

Definition In mathematics, a variable is a symbol or letter, such as “x” or “y”, that represents an unknown number or value in an equation or function. It is called

Voice Call Continuity

Definition Voice Call Continuity (VCC) is a technology that facilitates the seamless transfer of live phone calls between two different types of networks, such as Wi-Fi and cellular networks. It

Virtual Reality Modeling Language

Definition Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) is a programming language used to create interactive 3D applications on the internet. It allows developers to construct virtual worlds with animation and sound,

Vertical Sync

Definition Vertical Sync, often abbreviated as VSync, is a graphical technology that synchronizes the frame rate of a game and the refresh rate of a monitor, to prevent screen tearing.

Video Card

Definition A video card, also known as a graphics card, is a component of a computer that generates and outputs images to a display. It processes video data and transmits

Video Graphics Array (VGA) Connector

Definition A Video Graphics Array (VGA) Connector is a type of cable used to transfer video signals. It was standard for many years on video cards, monitors, and projectors. It