computer utility
1Utility computing — is the packaging of computing resources, such as computation, storage and services, as a metered service similar to a traditional public utility (such as electricity, water, natural gas, or telephone network). This model has the advantage of a… …
2Utility software — (also known as service program , service routine , tool , or utility routine ) is a type of computer software. It is specifically designed to help manage and tune the computer hardware, operating system or application software, and perform a… …
3Utility (disambiguation) — Utility is a measure of the happiness or satisfaction gained from a good or service in economics and game theory.Utility may also refer to: * Public utility, an organization that maintains the infrastructure for a public service, or the services… …
4Computer maintenance — is the practice of keeping computers in a good state of repair. Contents 1 Computer cleaning 2 Backup 3 Disk maintenance 4 Dust …
5utility software — computer programs which add functions to the operating system, for example, network management or virus protection programs. Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com. 2010 …
6utility program — computer application which performs actions on files …
7Utility frequency — The waveform of 230 volt, 50 Hz compared with 110 V, 60 Hz. The utility frequency, (power) line frequency (American English) or mains frequency (British English) is the frequency at which alternating current (ac, also AC) is transmitted from a… …
8utility program — noun (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer a computer system provides utility programs to perform the tasks needed by most users • Syn: ↑utility, ↑service program • Topics: ↑computer science,… …
9Computer program — A computer program (also software, or just a program) is a sequence of instructions written to perform a specified task with a computer.[1] A computer requires programs to function, typically executing the program s instructions in a central… …
10Computer file — This article is about computer files and file systems in general terms. For a more detailed and technical article, see File system. A computer file is a block of arbitrary information, or resource for storing information, which is available to a… …
