256
Two to eight
Two hundred fifty-six is a power of two (2⁸), making it fundamental in computing where binary systems reign.
It's the number of values a single byte can represent, from 0 to 255.
In digital color, 256 shades each of red, green, and blue combine to create millions of colors.
The old game only supported 256 colors.
Small amount or portion
- byteDigital information unit
- 8-bitVintage computing standard
- octetGroup of precisely eight
- bitwiseOperating per binary digit
overflow · unsigned · signed · nibble · word · register · sequence · toggle
Digital information unit
- 8-bitVintage computing standard
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- kilobyteStorage measurement unit
- storageSpace for keeping goods
addressing · ASCII · register · allocation · buffer · data · capacity · addressable
Converting data into code
- cipherHidden writing system
- securityProtection from threat
- hashChopped mixture, cooked together
- SSLWeb encryption protocol
cryptographic · strength · algorithm · secure · decryption · symmetric · confidentiality
bit
Small amount or portion
bitwise · overflow · unsigned · signed · nibble · word · register · sequence · toggle · on
byte
Digital information unit
storage · addressing · ASCII · register · allocation · buffer · data · capacity · addressable · segment
encryption
Converting data into code
SSL · cryptographic · strength · algorithm · secure · decryption · symmetric · confidentiality
integer
Number lacking fractions
palette
Surface for mixing pigments
dithering · sprite · retro-gaming · VGA · graphics · swatch · hue · shade · gradation · bitmap