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Today's Computer Word: ZIF socket
Short for Zero Insertion Force socket, the ZIF socket was designed by Intel and includes a small lever to insert and remove the computer processor. Using the lever allows a user to add and remove a computer processor without any tools. In the picture to the right, is an Intel OverDrive socket and an example of what a ZIF socket may look like. Continue reading >>