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1080p High-definition video: 1920x1080 pixels.

2G/3G/4G/5G Technologies that deliver faster mobile broadband.

2K A screen with 2048x1080 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.

ActiveX Technology for adding extra features to a web browser.

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.

AMOLED Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode. Alternative technology to LCD for creating flatscreens.

Applet A small program, often one that runs within a larger program to perform a specific task.

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.

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