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10 Myths About Video Games
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There are several myths about video games -- do you know what is true? See our list of 10 myths about video games and learn more.
How Windows 8 Works
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Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system works on computers and some mobile devices, too. Learn all about how Windows 8 works.
How PCI Works
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Your computer's components work together through a bus. Learn about the PCI bus, as well as past and future bus technology.
How Operating Systems Work
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The operating system controls your computer's tasks and manages system resources to optimize performance. Learn how your operating system works.
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
Are millions of modern humans the direct descendants of Genghis Khan?
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Are millions of people the direct descendants of Genghis Khan? Find out and explore the history and genealogy of Genghis Khan.
What Programming Language Should You Learn?
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Programming languages come in many flavors. Determining which programming language one should learn has everything to do with what one intends to use it for! So which programming language is right for you? Take this quiz and find out!
Can You Successfully Name These Historic Figures?
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Are you the master of history? Here we have a list of some of the most esteemed minds of human civilization: can you recognize them? Put your skills to the test with this quiz!
How Microprocessors Work
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Microprocessors are at the heart of all computers. Learn how microprocessors work and about microprocessor technology and development.
How Moore's Law Works
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Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.