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Bit vs Byte In computing, bit is the basic unit of information. Simply, a bit can be seen as a variable that can take only one of two possible values. These two possible values are ‘0’ and ‘1’ and interpreted as binary digits. The two possible values could also be interpreted as logical (Boolean) values,... 

Real Time System vs Online System We are all used to real time systems as we deal with them in all walks of life. We also know what an online system is as surfing is a particular example of online system that is all pervasive today. There are online systems that are almost real time as RTGS which is online system... 

Master vs Slave Master/Slave is a communication model in which a device or a process designated as a Master possesses control of other device/devices or processes called the slave/slaves. Simply, a master is a device or a process that controls other devices or processes and a slave is a device or a process that is... 

Buffering vs Caching In general, buffering is the process of holding data in a region of the memory until the data is transported from one place to another. Buffering is used when moving data between processes in the computer and in telecommunication. Typically, buffering is required when there is difference... 

Optical vs Physical Mouse Optical and physical mouse are kinds of mouse used in reducing the regular use of the keyboard and simply access various functions. With this gadget, you can easily drag, select, track, move icons, folders and files. What is Optical Mouse? Optical Mouse is a kind of mouse that utilizes... 

QTP 10 vs QTP 11 QTP 10 and QTP 11  are two versions of the Quick Test Professional (QTP), which is a testing tool to judge the proficiency of individuals in functional Graphic User Interface. It helps in testing a lot of topics such as standard windows applications, web objects, Active X controls, .Net, Java,... 

Top-Down Approach vs Bottom-Up Approach Top-down approach and Bottom-up approach are two approaches that are commonly employed when designing any project. Not many understand the differences between these two approaches and this article intends to highlight the features of both to make it easier for the reader... 

File vs Folder File and folder are commonly used terms in computer terminology. One comes across these terms a lot when using a Windows based system. Often people, mainly beginners are confused when using these terms. Basically all the data in a hard drive is contained in either files or folders. The most basic... 

RAM vs ROM RAM and ROM are both different types of memories used in any computer to make it fast and to enable it to access information stored in the computer. Every computer comes with a certain amount of physical memory which is actually chips that hold data. This memory is referred to as Random Access Memory... 

Laptop vs Notebook Is there any difference between a Laptop and a Notebook nowadays? I would say no. Nowadays the two terms Notebook and Laptop Laptop and notebook are used interchangeably. Both terms refer to mobile computer. Regardless of its configuration or specification any portable computer is instantly...