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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.

720p A common resolution of highdefinition video: 1280x720 pixels.

Add-on A program that adds extra features to your browser.

Aspect ratio A measurement of the shape of a screen. Traditional computer screens are 4:3. Widescreen displays are 16:9 or 16:10.

Augmented reality Lets you view the real world on a digital screen and add elements from the digital world.

Bandwidth A measure of how much data can be transferred through a connection at one time.

Batch file A list of commands executed in sequence that typically don’t require your input.

Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

Basic Input-Output System. Software built into every PC that connects the vital components. It’s visible for

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