Archives: Glossary

  • Wireless charging

    Wireless charging refills a device by placing it on a compatible charging pad. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • Wi-Fi 7

    Wi-Fi 7 is the latest Wi-Fi generation, built for higher speeds and lower delay on supported devices. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • Wi-Fi 6

    Wi-Fi 6 is a newer Wi-Fi generation designed to handle faster speeds and crowded networks better. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • Wattage

    Wattage tells you how much power a charger can deliver at a given moment. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • Warranty

    A warranty is a promise that a seller or maker will fix certain problems within a set period. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • VPN

    A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet service you connect through. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • VoLTE

    VoLTE lets phone calls travel over a 4G network, often improving call quality and connection speed. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • Video stabilization

    Video stabilization reduces shake so footage looks smoother while you move. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • USB-C PD

    USB-C PD is a charging standard that lets devices and chargers agree on the right power level. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • USB-C

    USB-C is the small reversible connector now common on phones, laptops, chargers, and accessories. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.