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1080p High-definition video: 1920x1080 pixels.
3G/4G/5G Technologies that deliver faster mobile broadband.
4K Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.
Add-in Microsoft’s name for tools that can be added to Office software.
AES-256bit A form of encryption based on a key length of 256 bits.
Core Units on a processor that carry out program instructions.
CPU Another term for a processor.
CR2025/CR2032 Small, round cell batteries used in smaller devices.
Dark mode Showing white text on a black background.
Defragment Reorganise data on a hard drive so it can be accessed quickly.
Fingerprinting A tracking method used by websites to identify you from your device and software.
Firewall Prevents unauthorised access to a PC over a network.
Frame generation Technology that creates extra video frames for smoother motion.
Frame rate The number of stills or frames, shown per second (Fps) to create a moving image.
Lightning connector Apple’s own connector.
LTPO Screen technology that saves battery by adjusting refresh rate.
M.2 A specification for internal PC expansion cards and connectors.
mAh The higher the mAh, the longer a battery will last.
Manifest V2 Chrome’s specifications for browser extensions.