Jargon Buster
1080p
High-definition video: 1920x1080 pixels.
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.
APK
Android Package Kit. File format Android uses to install apps.
ARC
Audio return channel. A feature on TVs that lets audio signals travel both to and from the TV via a single HDMI cable.
Architecture
A set of rules and language that govern how hardware and software work.
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.
Bitcoin
A digital currency, not controlled by governments, that can be used to send money to individuals.
Blue screen of death
Technically called a ‘Stop error’, this is shown when your PC crashes.
Buffering
Downloading a certain amount of data before starting to play a video. Can cause delays to your streaming.
Copilot+
An enhanced version of Microsoft’s Copilot AI tool. Also used to classify Windows 11 computers with a neural processing unit (NPU) that can perform over 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS).