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Glossary of PC Terms

Find definitions and explanations of various computer technical terms and specifications. Learn what a certain term or phrase means, how you can interpret it, and how it relates to the product you're considering.
What is a Down-firing Subwoofer?
Find out the definition of a down-firing subwoofer here. What is a down firing subwoofer vs. a side-firing subwoofer.
What is THX Certification?
THX Certification is one of the holy grails of audio reproduction for audio speakers and surround sound systems. To be THX Certified ensures that the sound reproduced by your home audio system is heard in precisely the way the sound engineer intended.
What Are Megapixels?
Megapixels can be the single most important factor when considering a web cam or digital camera, as the megapixel performance is directly related to the quality of images a camera might produce. Read on to learn more.
What is PCI Express?
What is the difference between PCI and PCI Express? Are they interchangeable? Find out once and for all in this glossary entry.
What is AGP?
A definition of the term AGP
What is PCI?
Every new PC comes with a PCI slot for attaching components. They're outdated for some applications, yet perfectly acceptable for others. Find out which is which here.

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