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

32bit/64bit A measure of how much data a PC can process at once. Most older computers are 32bit, more modern ones are 64bit.

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

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

AI Artificial Intelligence. Intelligence demonstrated by a machine rather than a human being.

Alphanumeric Data that uses both letters and numbers, such as ‘1a2b3c’. Recommended in order to create secure passwords.

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 display. Traditional computer screens are 4:3. Widescreen displays are 16:9 or 16:10.

Audio Video Interleave. A type of video file. AVI is known as a container format, as it can hold many types of

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