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How Bits and Bytes Work
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Bytes and bits are the starting point of the computer world. Find out about the Base-2 system, 8-bit bytes, the ASCII character set, byte prefixes and binary math.
How does a computer's parallel port work?
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How does a computer's parallel port work? And how can you design things to attach to a parallel port ?
What is the Year 2038 problem?
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What is the Year 2038 problem? While not as bad as Y2K, learn how C programming and the standard time library is causing a Year 2038 computer boggle.
What Is the Difference Between Static RAM and Dynamic RAM?
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Your computer probably uses both static RAM and dynamic RAM at the same time, but for different reasons. See what both types of RAM do in your computer.
How Computer Memory Works
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Computer memory comes in many different types and has numerous applications. Learn about the different types of computer memory and what they do.
How Modems Work
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Most of the world still uses a standard modem to connect to the Internet. Learn how they are able to transmit so much data over a normal voice connection!
The Truth About Cloud Storage and Its Future
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Behind cloud storage is a complicated system for storing your data on countless hard drives and magnetic tapes. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Serial Ports Work
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Serial ports have been an important I/O tool for decades. Learn how they work!
Is it true that the Mac G4 processor is twice as fast as a Pentium III?
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I have heard that the Mac G4 processor is twice as fast as a Pentium III, even if the Pentium III is running at a faster clock speed. How is this possible?
What is a packet?
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A network packet contains data traveling over a network. Learn about network packet structure and see an example of a network packet.