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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.

3GP A type of video file recorded by many mobile phones.

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

802.11ac A standard for wireless networks that allows for much higher transfer speeds than 802.11n.

802.11ax Wi-Fi standard with speeds up to 10 times faster than 802.11ac. Also called Wi-Fi 6.

AAC Advanced Audio Coding. A type of music file.

Add-on A program that adds extra features to your browser.

ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. A technology that converts a standard phone line into a broadband internet connection.

Measurement of the shape of

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