MP3 is actually MPEG-1 Audio Layer III or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III. It is a method of lossy compression of digitally stored audio data. MP3 makes use of psychoacoustics with the aim of storing only perceptible parts of the signal for humans. As a result, with barely reduced perceived audio quality, a strong reduction in the amount of data is possible. With an example data rate of 192 kbps, which … [Read more...]
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Explanation of different terms used for computer hardware, computer software and in the Internet.
What is FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) Audio Format
Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) is a codec for lossless audio data compression that is being developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation. It is freely available and its use is not restricted by software patents. Development of FLAC began in 2000. In 2004, the band Metallica announced that in the future they would not only sell their concert recordings in the lossy MP3 format, but would offer the … [Read more...]
What is DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Audio Format
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) is a method of digital audio signal storage based on the principle of pulse density modulation (PDM). DSD is also a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. In principle, a DSD data stream can be stored on any digital storage medium of sufficient size. Corresponding files can be obtained from music download portals. Read about various audio file formats. In DSD, … [Read more...]
What is Electric Current
Electric current, often just current, is a physical phenomenon in the field of electricity. In the everyday meaning of the term, it refers to the transport of electrical charge carriers, such as electrons in conductors or semiconductors or ions in electrolytes. This form of current is also known as a convection current. As described by Ampere's law, it is manifested by a magnetic field and usually … [Read more...]
What is Refusal to Consume
Refusal to consume refers to the behavior of consciously avoiding the use of available goods. It ranges from frugality to asceticism. It can cover the whole lifestyle, but it can also be limited to certain goods (food, clothing, home comfort, etc.). The refusal to consume is the most important element of a simple life. Accordingly, there are personal, social, religious, ethical, ecological, … [Read more...]
Market Segmentation in Brief
In business administration and marketing, market segmentation is the division of a market into market segments according to certain criteria as well as the market cultivation of these market segments. Market segmentation is a sub-area of segmentation in microeconomics. Its purpose is to offer the right products or services to the right customers. Therefore, the market segmentation is carried out … [Read more...]
What is Booting?
Booting refers to the loading of the operating system of a computer, as it is usually required after powering up. The word booting is a short form of bootstrap loading. The phrase originated in 1950s. In computer science, bootstrapping refers to a process that activates a more complex system on a simple system. It is a solution to the chicken-and-egg problem of starting a system by itself. The … [Read more...]
What is ncurses?
ncurses (New curses) is a free library providing an API for the development of user interfaces with drop-down menus, using the characters and colors of a semi-graphical mode. Not only is this type of user interface designed independently of the terminal, but it speeds up screen refresh, thereby reducing the latency typically experienced by remote shell users (Read Text User Interface, TUI). We … [Read more...]
Exploring the Explosive Growth of Flutter, a Cross-Platform Mobile SDK
Flutter is a term that has been creating waves and attracting the attention of developers and businesses alike in the field of mobile app development. Flutter has quickly become the most popular alternative for designing mobile applications due to its unique features and cross-platform capabilities. Now, we'll look at the aspects contributing to Flutter's unrivaled success, including its novel … [Read more...]
Basics About Digital Audio Files for Audiophiles
Certain questions arise when we want to enjoy the highest possible quality of sound (rather music) within a particular budget. This article is intended to explain the complicated technical phrases around the music files for playing on these devices. This article is intentionally kept as simple as possible. Commonly, these are our available hardware with a budget of $1500: An entry-level … [Read more...]
What is Service Management
Service management is a process for optimizing services and, as an area within supply chain management, represents the interface between the sale of a product and the customer. The goal of service management is to optimize supply chains with a strong focus on services that are usually more complex than finished goods. Supply chains focused on services often require larger warehouses and greater … [Read more...]