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480p/720p/1080p/1440p
Common types of high-definition video of 640x480, 1280x720, 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 pixels respectively.
32bit/64bit
A measure of how much data a PC can process at once. Most older computers are 32bit, more modern ones are 64bit.
4K
Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.
Cryptocurrency
A digital currency not backed by any country. The most popular is Bitcoin.
CSS
Cascading Style Sheets. An HTML feature that lets web designers choose how some elements on a website look.
CSV
Comma Separated Value. A standard file format, used for storing data in tables, that most spreadsheet programs can open.
Freemium
A business model where basic services are provided for free, while more advanced features must be paid for.
GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation. 2018 EU law strengthening people’s privacy.
GEDCOM
Short for Genealogical Data Communication. A file format used by genealogy programs to share data.
JPEG
Joint Photograph Experts Group. A type of image file created by most digital cameras. Some data is lost with each save.
Layers
Image-editing programs let users create multiple layers. Think of them like layers of glass stacked on top of the canvas, which can be drawn on, re-ordered or hidden.
LED
Light-emitting diode. An electronic device that emits light.