Bits vs. bytes The value states that can be represented in bits can grow exponentially. So if you have eight bits, or a byte, you can represent 256 states or values. Counting with bits works a ...

Editors' Note: This article has been updated since its original posting. Software and hardware engineers who have to deal with byte and bit order issues know the process is like walking a maze. Though ...

One byte is made up of 8 bits, which means that you need to pay extra close attention to which unit you're using (which is especially confusing, since megabits is abbreviated "Mb" and megabytes is ...

As the month of June cruises towards its end to mark the mid-point of this unfolding year, we have had a month of bites, bytes and bits. The World Cup has delivered the surprising results ...