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Binary

A base-2 numbering system used in computers where each digit can be 0 or 1.

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Byte

Composed of 8 bits, it's the basic unit for data storage and processing in computers.

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Kilobyte (KB)

Approximately 1024 bytes, commonly used to measure small data files.

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Megabyte (MB)

Equals about 1024 KB or 1,048,576 bytes.

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Gigabyte (GB)

Approximately 1024 MB or 1,073,741,824 bytes.

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Terabyte (TB)

Equals about 1024 GB or 1,099,511,627,776 bytes.

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Binary Arithmetic

Operations fundamental in all computer calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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Hexadecimal

A base-16 numbering system using digits 0-9 and letters A-F to represent numbers efficiently.

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Binary Shifts

Operations moving bits left or right, crucial in computer programming and data manipulation.

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Two's Complement

A system to represent negative numbers in binary, essential for accurate calculations in digital systems.

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ASCII

American Standard Code for Information Interchange, assigning 7-bit binary codes to characters for consistent data representation.

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Pixels

Smallest units in digital images, combining to form images with different colors for higher resolution.

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Color Depth

Number of bits per pixel determining the range of colors an image can display accurately.

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Image Formats

Different formats like JPEG, PNG, and GIF used for various purposes based on compression and transparency needs.

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Digital Audio

Representation of sound in digital systems through sampling and assigning binary values to create audio files.

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Audio Formats

Different formats like WAV and MP3 used for audio storage and streaming with varying compression techniques.

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Compression

Essential for optimizing storage space and data transmission, with lossless and lossy compression types commonly used.