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1080p High-definition video: 1920x1080 pixels.
2FA See ‘Two-factor authentication’.
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.
AAC Advanced Audio Coding. A type of music file.
AMOLED An alternative technology to LCD for creating flatpanel displays.
Aspect ratio A measurement of the shape of a screen. Traditional PC screens are 4:3. Widescreen displays are 16:9 or 16:10.
Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.
BIOS Software built into every PC that connects the vital components.
BitLocker Security feature in Windows 10 and 11 Pro that encrypts drives.
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.
Caddy A box into which you can fit a hard drive, converting it into an external drive.
Captcha Distorted text you have to type to prove you’re a human.
Chatbot An AI program designed to recreate conversation with humans.
Client A program that acts as an interface between PC and server.