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Jargon Buster
1080p High-definition video: 1920x1080 pixels.
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Networking standard that provides data-transfer rates of up to 2.5Gbps.
3K Screen resolution of about 3,000 pixels across.
4G/5G Technologies that deliver faster mobile broadband.
4K Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.
Access point Links wireless network users to a wired network.
AMOLED Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode. An alternative technology to LCD for creating flat-panel screens. Most commonly used in smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.
Aspect ratio A measurement of the shape of a screen. Traditional PC screens are 4:3. Widescreen displays are 16:9 or 16:10.
Authenticator An app that generates one-time codes for two-factor authentication (2FA).
Bandwidth A measure of how much data can be transferred through a connection at one time.
Beamforming A technique for microphones to pick up on specific sources of sound and reduce background noise.
Benchmarking Comparing products with an accepted standard.
Biometric Using measurable personal characteristics, such as fingerprints, for identification.
BIOS Software built into every PC that connects vital components.
Bootable Describes a device or disc with system files on it so it can be used to start up your computer.
Cache A temporary space for storing information.