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Coursera’s editorial team is comprised of highly experienced professional editors, writers, and fact-checkers. Our articles are deeply researched and thoroughly reviewed to ensure we are providing trustworthy information and advice for any topic. We understand that taking the next step in your education or career can raise questions. We are here to provide actionable, reliable, and relevant answers so you can achieve your goals.

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[Featured image] A cybersecurity analyst is working with physical servers while holding a laptop.

What Is a DDoS Attack?

Learn more about distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, including the different attack types and tips for preventing them.

August 21, 2023

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[Featured image] A person in a polka-dot shirt stands in front of a wood-paneled wall and taps the screen of their tablet, which features a graphical user interface (GUI).

What Is a GUI?

Explore what a graphical user interface (GUI) is, how it differs from a command-line interface (CLI), and what elements make up a GUI.

August 21, 2023

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[Featured Image] Two professionals examining the motherboard of a robot.

What Is a Motherboard?

Learn more about motherboards and what you may need to know for an information technology career.

August 21, 2023

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[Featured image] Two people sit next to each other at a shared desk and work on separate computers in a dimly lit open office space.

What Is an Operating System?

Learn about the role an operating system (OS) plays in computer processes, as well as common types of operating systems.

August 21, 2023

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[Featured image] A person in a blue shirt sits at a desk next to a window and works with code on a laptop and secondary monitor.

What Is a CPU?

Learn what a central processing unit (CPU) is, how it enables a computer to function through the instruction cycle process, and the factors that influence CPU speed.

August 21, 2023

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