Jargon Buster

4K Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.

5G The latest generation of mobile networks.

720p/1080p/1440p Common types of high-definition video of 1280x720, 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 pixels respectively.

Accelerometer A sensor that detects movement.

Affiliate link A link on a website to a retailer that gives the site a cut of the money if a product is sold.

Beta A version of software that’s being tested.

Biometric Using measurable personal characteristics, such as fingerprints, for identification.

Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

BIOS Basic Input-Output System. Software built into every PC that connects the vital components.

Cache A temporary space for storing information.

CAPTCHA Distorted text you have to type to prove you’re a human.

Online articles that use deliberately sensationalised or misleading headlines to tempt people