What is it?
An emulator is software or hardware that mimics another system.
Tech Understandability: Intermediate
Simple One-Sentence Definition
An emulator lets you run programs from one system on another.
Analogy or Comparison
It is like a translator that helps two different languages communicate.
Why it matters?
Emulators allow users to play old games or run software on new devices.
Fun Fact
Some of the first emulators were made for early video game consoles.
Related Terms
Virtual Machine: A virtual machine is software that simulates a computer system.
Software Compatibility: Software compatibility refers to the ability of software to work on various systems.
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