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PC Jargon and Terminology

Confused by unclear abbreviations or not sure what a new tech buzzword means? We'll explain what you should know in plain English.

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What Does nm Mean For CPUs? How Does It Make a Difference?

When it comes to CPUs, there is a lot of jargon to wade through.

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How Do Solid-State Drives Work?

In this article, you'll learn what SSDs are, how SSDs work and operate, why SSDs are so useful, and the one major downside to SSDs.

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What Is a Motherboard Chipset?

Every motherboard has a chipset, and that chipset determines what your motherboard can do.

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How Does Bluetooth Actually Work?

You use it all the time. It's a whiz for connecting speakers and smartphones. But how does it actually work?

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What Are Open-Back Earbuds and How Do They Work?

You've heard about open-back headphones, but what about open-back earbuds? How would they even work?

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What Is SWIFT and How Does It Work?

If you've sent money abroad, you've probably used Swift, whether you knew it or not.

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How to Choose Between 32-Bit and 64-Bit Windows Operating Systems

Should you download 32-bit or 64-bit Windows? Here are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit installations so you can make the right call.

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What's the Difference Between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

They connect devices wirelessly, but they have different functions: this is the difference between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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10 Pairs of Common Tech Terms That Are Often Confused

Do you know your bits from your bytes? Your RAM from your ROM? If you find tech jargon confusing, we're here to help.

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Wireless vs. True Wireless Headphones: What's the Difference?

They sound exactly the same and do a similar job, but there is a difference between wireless and true wireless.

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Smartphone Specs Guide: 5 Jargon-Busting Smartphone Terms

You need a new smartphone. Everyone does from time to time. But, whoah, what do all of these specs and terms mean?!

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Web 2.0 vs. Web 3.0: What's the Difference?

You've probably heard the term "Web 3.0" at this point, but what does that mean, and how does it differ from Web 2.0?

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CDMA vs. GSM: What's the Difference and Which Does Your Phone Use?

Is your phone using CDMA or GSM? What's the difference between the two, anyway?

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Mobile Hotspots vs. Dongles: The Differences, Explained

Need to get online when you're working remotely? Here's a breakdown of which type of mobile internet device you need.

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What Is A Processor Core?

Inside your CPU are cores. Your computer couldn't work without them! But, how does a CPU core actually work?

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The Silicon Lottery: Why No Two Processors Are the Same

All CPUs are the same, right? Not quite. Even if they're the same brand, the silicon lottery can throw some wild variables.

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What Is Vaguebooking? A Definition and Examples of This Attention Seeking Phenomenon

What is vaguebooking? Here's a definition of the phenomenon, with examples of vaguebooking to help you understand the meaning.

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What Is a Hypervisor? Is It Different From a Virtual Machine?

You probably see the two terms mentioned together: hypervisor and virtual machine. But what are they, and how do they differ?

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What Does "Wi-Fi" Mean and How Does It Work?

You use Wi-Fi all the time, but have you ever considered what "Wi-Fi" actually stands for?

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Decentralized vs. Distributed Networking Explained

Decentralized? Distributed? Did you know that while these two network types sound similar, they operate differently?

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