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HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC / eARC)

From HDMI version 1.4, the Audio Return Channel (ARC) was introduced, which makes it possible to transmit an audio signal in the opposite direction to the picture signal.
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‎24.06.2025 09:28

ECC memory

Memory modules with Error Correcting Code (ECC) can correct all 1-bit errors and detect all 2-bit errors and some multi-bit errors.
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‎08.04.2025 13:23

MD number (MEDION number)

The MEDION number, consisting of MD and a number, identifies precise product series and their specifications and can often be found on packaging or devices.
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‎17.03.2025 08:18

MEDION MSN (MEDION Main Serial Number)

MEDION's 8-digit MSN article numbers identify the product and are usually located on the type plate on the back or underside of the appliance.
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‎17.03.2025 08:13

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)

A RAID system is used to organize multiple physical mass storage devices into a logical drive.
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‎11.03.2025 13:02

BIOS

The BIOS (basic input / output system) is the firmware on x86 PCs.
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‎03.07.2024 07:48

Secure Boot

A protocol, which can secure the boot process by preventing the loading of drivers or OS loaders that are not signed with an acceptable digital signature.
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‎02.07.2024 10:39

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

The UEFI describes the central interface between the firmware, the individual components of a computer and the operating system.
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‎02.07.2024 08:25

App (Application)

App may refer to Application software, Mobile app, Web-App or web application or Progressive Web App.
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‎26.06.2024 09:17

XMP (Extreme Memory Profile)

Extreme Memory Profiles are supposed to improve the utilization of the memory speed.
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‎28.05.2024 14:14

Refresh rate

The refresh rate is a term used in film, television and computer technology.
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‎22.05.2024 11:26

UAC (User Account Control)

User Account Control (UAC) protects a PC from being damaged by malware.
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‎13.05.2024 12:47

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus system for connecting a computer to external devices.
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‎13.05.2024 09:00

DFS (Dynamic Frequenzy Selection)

With DFS, a Wi-Fi can perform an automatic channel change if another device is detected on the channel in use.
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‎26.04.2024 15:05

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

The aim of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is to simplify the addition of devices to an existing Wi-Fi network.
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‎26.04.2024 14:56

MAC address (Media Access Control address)

The MAC address is the hardware address of each network adapter, which serves as a identifier in a computer network.
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‎26.04.2024 14:34

MAC filtering

A MAC filter is a network access protection that only allows devices with a MAC address to access the network.
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‎26.04.2024 14:32

Product key / licence key

The product key activates the Windows-version.
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‎16.01.2024 14:39

ShowKeyPlus

ShowKeyPlus is a service program to read out Windows product information.
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‎16.01.2024 14:36

DisplayPort

DisplayPort is a standardised, universal and licence-free connection for the transmission of digital image and sound signals.
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‎16.01.2024 14:35
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