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AVI is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft as part of its Video for Windows software.
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A backup, or the process of backing up, refers to the copying and archiving of computer data.
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The UEFI is a specification that defines a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware.
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A rechargeable battery is a type of electrical battery which can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times.
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BIOS is a non-volatile firmware used to perform hardware initialization during the booting process and to provide runtime services.
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Dolby Digital is the name for audio compression technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories.
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A stop error displayed on a Windows computer system after a fatal system error, also known as a system crash.
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Active Desktop was a feature of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0's optional Windows Desktop Update.
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The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus system for connecting a computer to external devices.
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UMTS is a third generation mobile cellular system for networks based on the GSM standard.
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A mobile app is a computer program designed to run on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet computer.
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Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances.
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Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is a technical standard for accessing information over a mobile wireless network.
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The bit is a basic unit of information used in computing and digital communications.
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Application software is a program designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities.
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A web application or web app is a client–server software application in which the client (or user interface) runs in a web browser
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A wide-angle lens refers to a lens whose focal length is substantially smaller than the focal length of a normal lens.
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DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).
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Wi-Fi or WiFi is a technology for wireless local area networking with devices based on the IEEE 802.11 standards.
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A software widget is a relatively simple and easy-to-use application or component made for one or more different software platforms.
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