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Technical PrecisionPlay
In computing, 'byte' is used for precise data size and storage. SlideThat file is exactly 4,000 bytes.
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Not InterchangeablePlay
'Byte' and 'bit' are different; a byte is 8 times larger than a bit. SlideHigh-quality audio is encoded at 320 kbps, but that's kilobits, not kilobytes.
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Storage UnitsPlay
Bytes are the building blocks for larger units like KB, MB, GB, TB. SlideMy hard drive has a capacity of 1 terabyte.