Computer memory saves all data in digital form. There is no way to store characters directly. Each character has its digital code equivalent: ASCII code (for American Standard Code for Information ...

Programming languages are unnecessarily difficult to work with because they rely on the artificial constraint of using only ASCII characters, a noted programmer argues in the November issue of the ...

ASCII is fascinating even in the age of 4K HDR video, with hundreds of tiny printed characters creating a unique aesthetic. Video in ASCII, coming straight from the camera, is impressive. The project ...