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How does a FireWire IEEE-1394 connection work?

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I saw the HSW article on USB ports. My computer and video camera have a FireWire connection. How does that work?

How can I recover a deleted file from my computer recycling bin?

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When you delete files from your computer and empty it out of the Recycle Bin, can it be recovered? Learn about computer recycling bins and file recovery.

How Carnivore Worked

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The FBI's Carnivore can tap into networks to intercept anything done on the Net. Find out what's involved in Web eavesdropping.

How Fiber-to-the-home Broadband Works

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Fiber-to-the-home broadband connections promise the next generation in connectivity to consumers. Learn more about ftth broadband connections at HowStuffWorks.

How to Scan and Fax Documents Using Your Camera Phone

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Faxing documents from your cell phone makes it easy to do business from anywhere. Learn more about faxing documents with camera phone at HowStuffWorks.

How Stock Car Telemetry Works

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Stock car telemetry helps racers make tweaks to their vehicles before big races. Learn more about stock car telemetry at HowStuffWorks.

How WiGig Works

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An emerging standard known as WiGig may make a difference in wireless networking. Learn about WiGig, what makes WiGig unique.

When you sit at your computer, browsing the Internet, playing video games and running word processors, it's easy to feel like you're in control. But have you ever thought about what really makes your desktop or laptop run?