3G 3G is a collection of third generation cellular data technologies. The first generation (1G) was introduced in 1982, while the second generation of cellular data technologies (2G) became standardized in the early 1990s. 3G technologies were introduced as early as 2001, but did not gain widespread use until 2007. In order to be labeled …
403 Error A 403 error is an HTTP error code that indicates access to a specific URL is forbidden. Websites often display 403 errors with a generic message such as, “You don’t have permission to access this resource.” There are several reasons a web server may produce a 403 forbidden error. Some of the most …
404 Error A 404 error is a common website error message that indicates a webpage cannot be found. It may be produced when a user clicks an outdated (or “broken”) link or when a URL is typed incorrectly in a Web browser’s address field. Some websites display custom 404 error pages, which may look similar …
4G is a collection of fourth generation cellular data technologies. It succeeds 3G and is also called “IMT-Advanced,” or “International Mobile Telecommunications Advanced.” 4G was made available as early as 2005 in South Korea under the name WiMAX and was rolled out in several European countries over the next few years. It became available in …
5G 5G is the fifth generation of cellular data technology. It succeeds 4G and related technologies, including LTE. The first 5G cellular networks were constructed in 2018, while 5G devices became widespread in 2019 and 2020. 5G vs 4G Benefits of 5G include faster speeds, low latency, and greater capacity. The theoretical maximum data transfer …
ActiveX ActiveX is a technology introduced by Microsoft in 1996 as part of the OLE framework. It includes a collection of prewritten software components that developers can implement within an application or webpage. This provides a simple way for programmers to add extra functionality to their software or website without needing to write code from …
An address bar is a text field near the top of a Web browser window that displays the URL of the current webpage. The URL, or web address, reflects the address of the current page and automatically changes whenever you visit a new webpage. Therefore, you can always check the location of the webpage you …
Adware Adware is free software that is supported by advertisements. Instead of generating revenue through sales, an adware developer sells online ads that appear while the app runs. The developer may also sell an upgraded ad-free version of their software to users who want to use the app without ads. Smartphone and tablet applications frequently …
Affiliate An Internet affiliate is a company, organization, or individual that markets another company’s products through their website. In exchange for marketing their products, companies pay affiliates a commission for each sale they generate. Affiliate programs exist for many different industries, such as travel, clothing, technology, and online services. This allows web publishers to promote …
Ajax is a combination of Web development technologies used for creating dynamic websites. While the term “Ajax” is not written in all caps like most tech acronyms, the letters stand for “Asynchronous JavaScript And XML.” Therefore, websites that use Ajax combine JavaScript and XML to display dynamic content. The “asynchronous” part of Ajax refers to …