Place the Chill Mat on a work surface, such as a table, desktop or your lap. 2. Position your notebook computer on top of the Chill Mat. 3. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable into the Chill Matâs USB port and the other end into an available USB port on your computer.
Advanced Power Management-Computer Definition. A programming interface (API) from Intel and Microsoft for battery-powered computers. Advanced Power Manaement (APM) lets programs communicate power requirements to slow down and speed up components. See ACPI. Computer Desktop Encyclopedia THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.
power supply - Computer Definition. A system that converts AC current from the wall outlet into the DC currents required by electronic circuits. A computer power supply converts AC into multiple DC voltages. For example, 12 volts is commonly used for drives, while 3.3v and 5v are used by the chips and other motherboard components. Switching Power Supplies Power supplies known as switching power supplies are commonly used.