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How Encryption Works
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How secure is the Internet for sending sensitive information? Learn all about encryption, authentication, hash algorithms and more.
Beyond Bitcoin: Ethereum Is the Next Big Cryptocurrency
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Some financial experts are putting their money on another cryptocurrency besides Bitcoin. HowStuffWorks lets you in on the secret.
How Laser Communication Works
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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.
How Code Breakers Work
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Code breakers are people who use logic and intuition in order to uncover secret information. Learn more about code breakers and how code breakers work.
How to Be a Cryptologist
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To be a cryptologist, you'll need to be adaptable, have a strong character, be good with numbers and enjoy solving puzzles. Learn how to be a cryptologist in this article.
What is a smart card?
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What is a "smart card"? Learn how an embedded microprocessor in a smart card can authenticate your computer usage and data. Learn about smart cards.
What is computing power?
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What is computing power exactly? And what makes one type of machine more powerful than another? Learn about computing power at HowStuffWorks.
Blockchain Technology Ready to Disrupt the World
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It's the technology behind the meteorically rising bitcoin, and it could be really, really big. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Quantum Computers Work
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Quantum computers use the power of atoms to perform memory and processing tasks. Learn why quantum computers will be faster than silicon-based computers.
How Chip and PIN Credit Cards Work
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Long popular in other parts of the world, chip and PIN credit cards seem finally headed for the U.S. Learn about Chip and PIN cards at HowStuffWorks.