Jargon Buster of many of the technology terms
Jargon Buster of many of the technology terms
1080p - 1920x1080-pixel resolution.
3G/4G -A set of technologies that deliver faster mobile broadband.
4K-Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.
802.11ac-A standard for wireless networks that allows for higher transfer speeds than 802.11n.
802.11n -A standard for wireless networks.
Adware- Unwanted adverts that come with software.
Action camera-A digital camera designed to record action while attached to a person.
Backward-compatible Hardware or software that can be used with an older piece of hardware or software without being altered.
AMOLED Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode. Technology for creating flat-panel displays.
BIOS-Basic Input-Output System. Software built into every PC that connects the vital components.
Bitrate-A measure of data transfer speed.
BitTorrent-A technology for downloading files. Allows large files to be downloaded quickly.
Cast -To send content fromyour PC to TV.
Clean install - An operating system installation that overwrites all other content on the hard drive.
Core - Units on a processor that carry out program instructions.
CPU - Central Processing Unit. Another term for a processor.
DCI P3A - colour space that has a wider spectrum than sRGB.
Driver-Afile that tells Windowshow to work with an external device.
DSLR - Digital single-lens reflex. A digital camera that uses a moving mirror.
Emulator - A program that makes one computer act like another.
Extension - A programthat adds extra features to your browser.
Factory settings - Original system state of an electronic device.
False positive - When an antivirus program wrongly detects a malware infection.
Firewall - A piece of software or hardware that prevents unauthorised access to a computer over a network.
Flash memory - A type of memory that can retain information without a power source.
Frame rate - The number of still images, or frames, shown per second to create a moving image.
FreeSync - AMD’s screen technology for avoiding two frames being shown at the same time.
Gesture - Finger movements on a screen/touch-pad that perform an action, such as pinching to zoom.
GHz Gigahertz. - A measure of how many instructions a chip can process per second.
Gigabit LTE Gigabit Long Term Evolution. - Mobile tech delivering 1,000Mbps download speeds.
Graphics card - A component in a computer that produces the image shown on the monitor.
HDMI High-definitionmedia interface. - Connection that transmits high-definition video and audio.
HDR High-dynamic range. - A camera that takes more than one photo with different levels of colour and contrast.
Hotspot - A public area covered by a Wi-Fi network that allows you to access the internet.
HTTPS - Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure. The secure version of HTTP.
Image stabilisation - A mechanism in digital cameras that compensates for shaking during shooting.
IMAP Internet Message Access Protocol. Lets youmanage emails stored on a remote server.
ISO file - A type of image file that contains all data froma CD or DVD.
M.2 - A standard specification for PC expansion cards and connectors.
Machine learning - The science of teaching computers how to learn by themselves.
Megapixel - A measure of the amount of detail that can be recorded by a digital image.
Mesh - Wi-Fi Wireless network that uses multiple, connected routers to stretch Wi-Fi further.
MicroSD card - A small type of memory card. Can be converted to SD size using an adapter.
Micro USB - A miniature version of USB, often found on smartphones, tablets and portable hard drives.
Motherboard - The main circuit board inside every PC into which all other parts connect.
NAS - Network-attached storage.
NFC - Near-field communication. Allows two devices to communicate by touching one another or being placed near to each other.
OSTOffline Storage Tables. - An offline folder created by Outlook.
Overclocking - Making a processor work faster to improve performance.
PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect. A high-performance expansion slot.
Plug-in - A program that adds extra features to software or browsers.
PUP - Potentially unwanted program.
Quad core - A computer that has four processors on a single chip.
RAM -Random-access memory. The computer’s working area.
Ransomware - Malware run by hackers who lock files on your PC and demand a payment to release them.
Refresh rate - Measured in Hertz (Hz), the number of times per second that the image on your monitor is redrawn.
Response time - How fast a coloured pixel turns to white and back again.
Roaming - charge Fee incurred for using your phone to receive data via overseas mobile networks.
Root - To perform tasks on Android devices that aren’t permitted by the manufacturer.
Safe Mode - Away of starting Windows to help diagnose the cause of problems.
SATA Serial ATA. - An interface for connectingmodern hard drives and optical discs to a computer.
Scaling - How operating systems display text from different programs to make it readable on screen.
SD card Secure Digital card. - A popular type of memory card.
SIM -Subscriber Identity Module. The smart card used by all digital mobile phones.
sRGB - A standard RGB colour space for use on monitors, printers and the internet.
SSDSolid-state drive. Storage that, unlike a hard drive, uses no moving parts.
SSID Service Set Identifier. A name used to identify a wireless network.
Traffic management - The practice of ISPs restricting download and upload speeds to ensure everyone gets a stable connection.
USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 - Faster successors to USB.
USB Type-C -A new connector that’s reversible.
VPN - Virtual private network. A technology for keeping all internet communication private.
WEP -Wired Equivalent Privacy. Security standard that encrypts Wi-Fi data.
Wi-Fi card - Adds Wi-Fi connectivity to a computer.
WPA/WPA2 - Wi-Fi Protected Access. Secure forms of protection for wireless networks.
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1080p - 1920x1080-pixel resolution.
3G/4G -A set of technologies that deliver faster mobile broadband.
4K-Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.
802.11ac-A standard for wireless networks that allows for higher transfer speeds than 802.11n.
802.11n -A standard for wireless networks.
Adware- Unwanted adverts that come with software.
Action camera-A digital camera designed to record action while attached to a person.
Backward-compatible Hardware or software that can be used with an older piece of hardware or software without being altered.
AMOLED Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode. Technology for creating flat-panel displays.
BIOS-Basic Input-Output System. Software built into every PC that connects the vital components.
Bitrate-A measure of data transfer speed.
BitTorrent-A technology for downloading files. Allows large files to be downloaded quickly.
Cast -To send content fromyour PC to TV.
Clean install - An operating system installation that overwrites all other content on the hard drive.
Core - Units on a processor that carry out program instructions.
CPU - Central Processing Unit. Another term for a processor.
DCI P3A - colour space that has a wider spectrum than sRGB.
Driver-Afile that tells Windowshow to work with an external device.
DSLR - Digital single-lens reflex. A digital camera that uses a moving mirror.
Emulator - A program that makes one computer act like another.
Extension - A programthat adds extra features to your browser.
Factory settings - Original system state of an electronic device.
False positive - When an antivirus program wrongly detects a malware infection.
Firewall - A piece of software or hardware that prevents unauthorised access to a computer over a network.
Flash memory - A type of memory that can retain information without a power source.
Frame rate - The number of still images, or frames, shown per second to create a moving image.
FreeSync - AMD’s screen technology for avoiding two frames being shown at the same time.
Gesture - Finger movements on a screen/touch-pad that perform an action, such as pinching to zoom.
GHz Gigahertz. - A measure of how many instructions a chip can process per second.
Gigabit LTE Gigabit Long Term Evolution. - Mobile tech delivering 1,000Mbps download speeds.
Graphics card - A component in a computer that produces the image shown on the monitor.
HDMI High-definitionmedia interface. - Connection that transmits high-definition video and audio.
HDR High-dynamic range. - A camera that takes more than one photo with different levels of colour and contrast.
Hotspot - A public area covered by a Wi-Fi network that allows you to access the internet.
HTTPS - Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure. The secure version of HTTP.
Image stabilisation - A mechanism in digital cameras that compensates for shaking during shooting.
IMAP Internet Message Access Protocol. Lets youmanage emails stored on a remote server.
ISO file - A type of image file that contains all data froma CD or DVD.
M.2 - A standard specification for PC expansion cards and connectors.
Machine learning - The science of teaching computers how to learn by themselves.
Megapixel - A measure of the amount of detail that can be recorded by a digital image.
Mesh - Wi-Fi Wireless network that uses multiple, connected routers to stretch Wi-Fi further.
MicroSD card - A small type of memory card. Can be converted to SD size using an adapter.
Micro USB - A miniature version of USB, often found on smartphones, tablets and portable hard drives.
Motherboard - The main circuit board inside every PC into which all other parts connect.
NAS - Network-attached storage.
NFC - Near-field communication. Allows two devices to communicate by touching one another or being placed near to each other.
OSTOffline Storage Tables. - An offline folder created by Outlook.
Overclocking - Making a processor work faster to improve performance.
PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect. A high-performance expansion slot.
Plug-in - A program that adds extra features to software or browsers.
PUP - Potentially unwanted program.
Quad core - A computer that has four processors on a single chip.
RAM -Random-access memory. The computer’s working area.
Ransomware - Malware run by hackers who lock files on your PC and demand a payment to release them.
Refresh rate - Measured in Hertz (Hz), the number of times per second that the image on your monitor is redrawn.
Response time - How fast a coloured pixel turns to white and back again.
Roaming - charge Fee incurred for using your phone to receive data via overseas mobile networks.
Root - To perform tasks on Android devices that aren’t permitted by the manufacturer.
Safe Mode - Away of starting Windows to help diagnose the cause of problems.
SATA Serial ATA. - An interface for connectingmodern hard drives and optical discs to a computer.
Scaling - How operating systems display text from different programs to make it readable on screen.
SD card Secure Digital card. - A popular type of memory card.
SIM -Subscriber Identity Module. The smart card used by all digital mobile phones.
sRGB - A standard RGB colour space for use on monitors, printers and the internet.
SSDSolid-state drive. Storage that, unlike a hard drive, uses no moving parts.
SSID Service Set Identifier. A name used to identify a wireless network.
Traffic management - The practice of ISPs restricting download and upload speeds to ensure everyone gets a stable connection.
USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 - Faster successors to USB.
USB Type-C -A new connector that’s reversible.
VPN - Virtual private network. A technology for keeping all internet communication private.
WEP -Wired Equivalent Privacy. Security standard that encrypts Wi-Fi data.
Wi-Fi card - Adds Wi-Fi connectivity to a computer.
WPA/WPA2 - Wi-Fi Protected Access. Secure forms of protection for wireless networks.
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