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Stands for "Wired Equivalent Privacy." WEP is a security protocol for Wi-Fi networks. Since wireless networks transmit data over radio waves, it is easy to intercept data or "eavesdrop" on wireless data ... Read More
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What is the purpose of HDMI passthrough?
A
It allows multiple devices to connect to a single HDMI port.
B
It converts a digital HDMI signal to an analog signal.
C
It prevents the input signal from being processed.
D
It syncs audio and video between HDMI devices.
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