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== What is meant by the term “cached”? == | == What is meant by the term “cached”? == | ||
| − | In computer terms a cache is a type of temporary storage. Your computer's cache stores information about whatever program you're running. Cache memory usually runs at a higher speed than a hard disk so that this information can be accessed quickly. | + | *In computer terms a cache is a type of temporary storage. Your computer's cache stores information about whatever program you're running. Cache memory usually runs at a higher speed than a hard disk so that this information can be accessed quickly. |
[[Category:Helpful Definitions]] | [[Category:Helpful Definitions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:38, 30 March 2012
What is meant by the term “cached”?
- In computer terms a cache is a type of temporary storage. Your computer's cache stores information about whatever program you're running. Cache memory usually runs at a higher speed than a hard disk so that this information can be accessed quickly.