poke

In the context of technology, "poke" refers to a command or operation that allows a programmer or user to directly access and modify specific memory locations within a computer's system. This enables precise control over data and program behavior, often used in programming, debugging, or manipulating low-level system components. Unlike high-level operations that work with abstracted data, a poke interacts with the hardware’s memory directly, making it a powerful but potentially risky tool if used improperly.