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

2K A screen with 2048x1080 pixels.

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-compression tool.

720p A common resolution of high-definition video: 1280x720 pixels.

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

Bandwidth A measure of how much data can be transferred through a connection at one time.

Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

BIOS Basic Input-Output System. Software built into every PC that connects the vital components. It’s visible for a few seconds when the PC starts.

cd/m2 Candela per square metre. Standard unit of brightness.

A computer program designed to recreate conversation with

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