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1080p Of the common types of high-definition video, this is the best quality: 1920x1080 pixels.

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

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

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

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.

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

Batch file Commands that are processed in sequence, often without requiring input from the user.

Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

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

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