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How Firewalls Work
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Firewalls have helped protect computers in large companies for years. Now, they're a critical component of home networks, as well. See how firewalls work.
How Android Tablets Work
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Google's Android operating system powers millions Android tablets and smartphones. What sets Android tablets apart from the competition?
How does the Internet work?
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The Internet lets you transfer information around the world in seconds. But the pieces of your file may not all get there the same way. How does all that data get where it's supposed to go without getting lost?
How the Raspberry Pi Works
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The Raspberry Pi may be the device that gets us back to computing basics. And that's a very good thing. Learn what Raspberry Pi is all about.
12 Companies That Completely Reinvented Themselves
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You might be surprised at what some of today's biggest companies used to do. Here are 12 companies that completely reinvented themselves.
How Google Docs Works
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Google Docs allows users to creat and edit work documents online. Learn more about Google Docs at HowStuffWorks.
How Synthesizers Work
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Ever wonder how a synthesizer works? Read this article to learn how a synthesizer works to produce sound and music.
How Circuits Work
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Circuits can be found in just about every electronic device you can think of. Find out what circuits are and how circuits make electronic devices work.
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 Cache and How Does It Work?
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Anyone who owns a computer must at some point ask themselves: "What is cache?". Caching increases the speed at which your computer pulls data from memory. How can a little cache go a really, really long way? Read on to explore how your computer works at such incredible speeds!