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    Jargon Buster

    Mar 02, 2022 6 minutes

    1080p Of the common types of high-definition video, this is the best quality: 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.

    5G The latest generation of mobile networks.

    720p A common resolution of high-definition video: 1280x720 pixels.

    AI Artificial Intelligence. A computer program designed to mimic the behaviour of humans or animals.

    AMOLED Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode. An alternative technology to LCD for creating flat-panel displays. Most commonly used in smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.

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

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

    Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

    A version of software that’s being tested. Beta versions are often released

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