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1080p High-definition video: 1920x 1080 pixels. Also called Full HD.
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.
AAC Advanced Audio Coding. A type of music file.
Active noise cancelling Method for reducing unwanted sound by adding a second sound specifically designed to cancel the first.
AES-256bit Advanced Encryption Standard. A form of encryption based on a key length of 256 bits.
ARM Processors that are more energy-efficient than those made by AMD and Intel.
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 time-sensitive, one-time codes for two-factor authentication (2FA).
AVI Audio Video Interleave. A type of video file.
Backhaul The process of sending data to a wired access point to reach the wider internet.
Bass driver A speaker designed to produce low-frequency bass sounds.
Beta A version of software that’s being tested.
Biometric Using measurable personal characteristics, such as fingerprints, for identification.
BitLocker Security feature in Windows 10 and 11 Pro that encrypts drives.
Client A program that acts as an interface between PC and server.