mode
distinct setting within a computer program interface
promiscuous mode
mode for a network interface controller that causes the controller to pass all traffic it receives to the central processing unit rather than passing only the frames that the controller is specifically programmed to receive
legacy mode
operating mode of a computing system dedicated to backwards compatibility
Sabbath mode
feature in home appliances allowing them to be used by Shabbat-observant Jews on the sabbath, overriding usual operation and making it comply with the rules of Halakha
virtual desktop
method of having multiple desktops in a graphical user interface that the user can switch between
Swatch Internet Time
unique form of time zoning by watch maker Swatch for the connected world
game mode
general classification that defines how a video game is played, including both the number/type of players and the specific objectives or scenarios
safe mode
special mode of a computer operating system or application software with reduced functionality, for the purposes of diagnostics, troubleshooting or recovery
focus
in computing, the choice of which GUI component is active and receives input
Monitor mode
mode for a network interface controller
incognito mode
mode in which a user can browse privately
compatibility mode
software mechanism in which a software either emulates an older version of software, or mimics another operating system in order to allow obsolete or incompatible software or files to remain compatible with the computer's newer hardware or software
sleep mode
suspend mode for electronic devices which maintains state in volatile memory
hibernation
computer suspend mode that dumps main memory to persistent storage and fully powers down
modal window
user interface element
debug menu
user interface exposing internals of a computer program for debugging
snap
mode used to assist with precise placement of vector graphics and images when "cursor" is used; rounds coordinates around coordinate mesh