Jargon Buster
128bit A type of computing or encryption system that uses 128-bit addresses, allowing more unique values than stars in the universe.
32bit/64bit A measure of how much data a PC can process at once. Most older computers are 32bit, more modern ones are 64bit.
3G/4G/5G Technologies that deliver faster mobile broadband.
4K Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.
7z A format for compressing files into an archive format.
8K Video with a resolution of 7680x4320 pixels.
Add-on A program that adds extra features to your browser.
Administrator Someone who can make changes to a computer that will affect others who also use it.
AES-256bit A form of encryption based on a key length of 256 bits.
Airplane mode Phone mode that disables all radio communication (GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc) so it’s safe to use on aircraft.
APK Android Package Kit. The file format Android uses to install apps.
Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.
Biometric Using measurable personal characteristics, such as fingerprints, for identification.
Bluetooth LE A type of Bluetooth technology designed to consume less power while not sacrificing signal strength.
Brute-force attack A method of breaking encryption by simply guessing all possible passwords until the right one is found.