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How the First-Down Line Works

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The virtual first-down line that you see in many televised football games is something of a computer-generated miracle. Find out how this line gets 'painted on the field.

How Video Game Systems Work

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Game consoles are complex computer systems specialized for game playing, and they can do some incredible things. Learn about the most popular consoles from the inside out.

What Is ROM? How Read-Only-Memory Works in Computers

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Read-only memory is not only essential to your computer, but is also used in everything from video games to microwaves. Learn about the different types of ROM and how they're used.

What is the Year 2038 problem?

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What is the Year 2038 problem? While not as bad as Y2K, learn how C programming and the standard time library is causing a Year 2038 computer boggle.

How to Secure Your Home Network

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A secure home network will help prevent hacking and computer viruses. See what makes a secure home network and what you can do to secure a home network.

How Special Effects Artists Work

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Special effects artists create movie magic using on-set effects and computer graphics. Learn more about special effects artists at HowStuffWorks.

Virtual Influencers Are Unreal — Seriously, They Don't Physically Exist

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Computer-generated artificial celebrities, created with cutting-edge technology, have become some of the hottest social media stars on the planet, selling everything from insurance to perfume.

How F/A-22 Raptors Work

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The F/A-22 Raptor incorporates the latest stealth technology with a wide array of weapons and computer systems. Learn what sets this jet apart from the F-15.

How Cloud Storage Works

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Cloud storage involves storing data on multiple virtual servers that are generally hosted by third parties. Learn more about how cloud storage works.

How Media-center PCs Work

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What is a media center PC? Find out what makes a PC a "media center," how it fits into a home theater and what you can do with a media center PC.

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