What are ActiveX® data objects? (35 characters)

ADO is a Microsoft tool for accessing databases and other data sources. It acts as a layer between programming languages and data objects, making it easier for developers to write programs without knowing how the database is set up. ADO includes 12 object types, including connection, command, recordset, and error. Microsoft® ActiveX® Data Objects, or […]

What’s ActiveX®?

ActiveX® is a Microsoft® OOP technology that allows software applications to share functionality and information. It evolved into COM and is used in Internet Explorer® for multimedia playback. ActiveX® controls can be reused, making them vulnerable to spyware, but Internet Explorer® has added features to protect against this. ActiveX® is a set of object-oriented programming […]

What’s an ActiveX® plug-in?

ActiveX® plug-ins are computer programs that interact with programs like Internet Explorer® to perform functions like watching videos or playing games. They can be created using programming languages like C++ and Java and can interact with HTML. They are only available on Windows® and can be a security risk. Firefox® does not support ActiveX®. Users […]

What’s ActiveX Programming?

ActiveX is a Microsoft framework allowing modules, scripts, and programs to exist within other applications. It was developed in 1996 to simplify web programming and create interactive web tools. However, it has been criticized for being exclusive to Internet Explorer and lacking security. ActiveX programming is a framework developed by the American computer software company […]

What’s an ActiveX® component?

ActiveX® components are reusable software modules that enable interactive content on the internet. They offer dynamic and interactive objects, multimedia effects, and applications that enhance user experience. ActiveX® controls can be created using C++ and are available for download and installation from the internet. They support certain interfaces that allow a user and designer to […]

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