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3G/4G/5G Technologies that deliver faster mobile broadband.
32bit/64bit A measure of how much data a PC can process at once. Most older computers are 32bit, more modern ones are 64bit.
4K Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.
720p/1080p/1440p Common types of high-definition video of 1280x720, 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 pixels respectively.
AAC Advanced Audio Coding. A type of music file.
Adware Unwanted adverts that come with software.
ALAC Apple Lossless Audio Codec. File format for storing digital music without losing any sound quality from the original.
AMOLED Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode. An alternative technology to LCD for creating flat-panel displays.
Aspect ratio A measurement of the shape of a screen. Traditional PC screens are 4:3. Widescreen displays are 16:9 or 16:10.
A measure of how much data can
