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1080p/1440p/2160p High-definition video of 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 pixels. respectively.

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

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

7-Zip A free, open-source file archiver.

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. Often used to describe technology that can perform human-like tasks.

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

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

Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

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

Basic Input-Output System. Software that connects a PC’s vital components. It’s visible for a few seconds when

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