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Today • September 29

Terminal

The word "terminal" comes from early computer systems that were used to send commands to other computers. Terminals often consist of just a keyboard and monitor, with a connection to another computer. The purpose of a terminal is not to process ... Read More

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What does a PUK code unlock?

A
 SIM card
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B
 SD card
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C
 Flash drive
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D
 Hard drive
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