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Buffer explanation of

If you have ever heard the term **“Buffer”** before, you are probably wondering what it relates to. Well, a buffer is basically an area of memory hardware or software uses when it needs a constant, uninterrupted flow of information. For example, if you have ever listened to any kind of streaming audio on the Internet, the program you use “Buffers” the signal a little bit before it is actually played. Here is how it works: The site (or program you are using) collects a few seconds of audio, and then starts to play them. If there were a split second of interruption, you would not notice it because the audio you are actually hearing is a couple of seconds old. Buffers compensate for any slight interruptions, making it easier for your Internet connection to process large audio files.