Archives: Glossary

  • Data bundle

    A data bundle is a prepaid or plan-based amount of mobile internet you can use. 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.

  • Cross-play

    Cross-play lets people on different gaming platforms play together online. 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.

  • Cookies

    Cookies are small browser files sites use to remember you, save settings, or track activity. 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.

  • Codec

    A codec compresses and decompresses audio or video so it can be stored or streamed efficiently. 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.

  • Chipset

    A chipset is the main package of processors that runs your phone or computer. 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.

  • Cache

    Cache is saved temporary data that helps apps and websites load faster next time. 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.

  • Bootloader

    A bootloader is the startup program that helps your device load its operating system. 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.

  • Bluetooth codec

    A Bluetooth codec is the format your phone and earbuds use to send wireless audio. 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.

  • Bloatware

    Bloatware is unwanted preinstalled software that can take up space or push extra services. 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.

  • Bitrate

    Bitrate is how much data a video or audio stream uses each second. 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.