Caching
Caching is a method of rapid data retrieval that uses temporary storage of commonly referenced items to speed up access time. In layman's terms, caching is when a processor or browser stores information temporarily and then accesses this information from temporary memory instead of permanent memory. Internet caching allows pages to load quicker and with less bandwidth usage, because the most common elements of the pages are stored on the user's local computer and do not need to be re-retrieved. Program caching allows for faster computer operation because common functions, inputs, or outputs of the program can be accessed frequently with minimal computing effort.
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12/26/08 1:13pm Imaging feature Geotagging 101: The basics behind adding locations to photos
Want to track where your photos are taken? We'll break down the basics behind the process, called geotagging. dig deeper
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12/15/08 2:02pm Computing Column Google, the Wall Street Journal, net neutrality, and you
Obsessable takes a look at a recent Wall Street Journal article on Google and net neutrality and the conversation the article has sparked online. dig deeper
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11/24/08 1:55pm Gaming Xbox 360 NXE hard disk caching shows overall speed-ups, a few problems
As part of the recent Xbox 360 update, the "New Xbox Experience", Microsoft enabled gamers to cache copies of their… dig deeper
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10/29/08 7:51pm Gaming Microsoft releasing $99 Xbox Live upgrade pack with 60GB 360 drive
Timed to coincide with the new 360 user interface, premiering in November, Microsoft is releasing an upgrade kit designed to… dig deeper
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