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3G/4G/5G Technologies that deliver faster mobile broadband.

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

64bit A technology that processes information in larger chunks. Most modern computers are 64bit.

8K Video with a resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. Currently the highest resolution available.

Admin mode Allows you to make changes to a computer that will affect other people who use it.

Administrator Someone who can make changes to a computer that will affect others who also use it.

AI Artificial Intelligence. Intelligence demonstrated by a machine rather than a human being. Often used to describe technology that can perform human-like tasks.

AMOLED Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode. An alternative technology to LCD for creating flat-panel displays.

Architecture A set of rules and language that govern how hardware and software work.

Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

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