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Counting like a computer

This video explains how computers use binary numbers to count, store, and process information, offering a clear introduction to the basics of digital computing.
The denary system has ten symbols - 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. The value of each denary place value is calculated by multiplying the previous place value by ten ...