TECHNOLOGY 

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KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – burst (verb):
As a verb, burst refers to separating continuous-feed paper into individual sheets by tearing along perforations. This process is commonly used with fanfold printer paper.
It allows printed documents to be organized into separate pages after printing is completed.
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 KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – burster:
A burster is a device designed to automatically separate continuous-feed paper at its perforations. It simplifies the process of handling printed output from printers that use fanfold paper.
By quickly dividing the paper into individual sheets, a burster improves efficiency in environments where large volumes of printed material are produced.
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KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – bundled software:
Bundled software refers to programs that are included with a computer or sold together with other software as part of a package. These programs enhance the usability or appeal of the main product.
They may include utilities, trial applications, or additional features designed to complement the primary software or hardware being purchased.
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KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – burn:
In computing, to burn means to write data onto a storage medium. This can include programming data into PROM chips, creating CD-ROMs, or writing data onto flash memory devices.
While some media, such as PROM and CD-ROMs, are written once, others like flash memory can be rewritten multiple times. The term “burn” is commonly used for these data-writing processes.
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KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – burst (noun):
A burst is the transfer of a block of data in a single, continuous operation without interruption. This method improves efficiency by reducing delays between data transmissions.
Many processors and data buses support burst transfers to increase performance, especially when handling large amounts of data.
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KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – burn in:
Burn in refers to running a new device continuously to identify potential hardware weaknesses before regular use. This process helps ensure reliability by exposing faulty components early.
It can also describe damage to older display screens caused by leaving a static image visible for long periods, resulting in a permanent imprint. This issue is largely eliminated in modern displays.
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KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – buggy:
Buggy describes software that contains many errors or flaws. Such programs may behave unpredictably, produce incorrect results, or crash unexpectedly.
Buggy software often requires updates, patches, or further development to improve its reliability and performance.
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KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – built-in groups:
Built-in groups are predefined user groups in operating systems such as Microsoft Windows NT. These groups come with assigned permissions and access rights.
They provide a convenient way to manage user access to system resources, allowing administrators to assign permissions to multiple users at once by adding them to a group.
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KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – bug (hardware issue):
In another sense, a bug can refer to a recurring physical problem in a computer system that prevents components from functioning properly together. This type of issue is not related to software errors.
The term is historically linked to early computing incidents, where actual insects were found causing malfunctions in hardware systems.
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 KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – bug:
A bug is an error in a program’s code or logic that causes it to behave incorrectly or produce unexpected results. Bugs can range from minor inconveniences to serious issues that may crash programs or corrupt data.
They are typically identified and fixed through a process called debugging. In some cases, software updates or patches are released to correct bugs after a program has already been distributed.
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