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What Is the Biggest Number? 6 Astronomical Contenders
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As a child, when trying to come up with the biggest number possible, you might have said "infinity plus one." While technically infinity is the largest number because you cannot run out of numbers, the biggest numbers that we know of are still difficult to count but a bit more quantifiable.
How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?
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C programming can create a formula for a computer to generate a random number, but there are other ways to. Check out this explanation and diagram.
How the Google File System Works
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The Google file system is the name for Google's search data storage system. Learn more about the Google file system at HowStuffWorks.
How Web 3.0 Will Work
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Web 3.0 is the next step in the evolution of the Internet and Web applications. Learn about the concept of Web 3.0 and Web 3.0 development.
How Hackers Work
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Hackers with bad intentions make up a surprisingly small percentage of the hacker community. Learn more about hackers and how hackers help the computer world.
How Screensavers Work
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Screensavers used to be necessary due to CRT monitor quirks -- now, they're mostly used for entertainment and security. Find out what a screensaver is and how it knows when to kick in.
How the Google Cloud Works
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What exactly is the Google Cloud and how could it change computing? Find out all about Google Cloud in this article.
What's Ubuntu, and how is it different from Linux?
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Ubuntu is a free computer operating system that has been increasing in popularity. Find out what Ubuntu is all about.
How BitTorrent Works
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BitTorrent is a popular method for downloading large files. Find out what BitTorrent does and how BitTorrent differs from peer-to-peer file sharing programs.
How Abandonware Works
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Abandonware is generally defined as any software that's at least a few years old and is no longer distributed or supported by its owner. Learn more.