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How Bits and Bytes Work
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Bytes and bits are the starting point of the computer world. Find out about the Base-2 system, 8-bit bytes, the ASCII character set, byte prefixes and binary math.
How PCIe Works
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PCI Express is a high-speed serial connection that operates more like a network than a bus. Learn how PCI Express can speed up a computer and replace the AGP.
How Facial Recognition Technology Works
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Humans have always had the innate ability to recognize and distinguish faces, but computers only recently have shown the same ability. Learn how facial recognition systems work.
How Virtual Memory Works
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Virtual memory provides a big benefit to users at a very low cost. Learn about virtual memory, how your computer uses virtual memory and how to configure virtual memory.
Is This Cartoon Disney or Not?
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Attention, all animation aficionados! Now is the time to prove your love of animated movies - hand-drawn, computer-animated and otherwise. See if you can identify these movies as Disney or not Disney!
How to Change Your Gmail Password
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We're told to change our computer passwords often, but sometimes it can be a hassle to remember how to do it. Here are some easy instructions for changing your Gmail password.
How Power-line Networking Works
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No new wires! Power-line networking uses the wiring already in your house to connect your computers. Learn about the pros and cons of a power-line network and how to set one up.
How PC Power Supplies Work
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The power supply in your PC provides all the different voltages your computer needs to operate properly. Find out how it puts the pieces together and troubleshoot your power supply problems.
Who Invented the Internet?
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At one time, sharing files between computers meant carrying a box of punch cards from one machine to another. The Internet changed all that, but who's responsible for creating this network of networks?
How CAT Scans Work
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CAT scans take X-ray imaging to a whole new level. Find out how a CAT scan machine uses "slices" to form a 3-D computer model of a patient's insides.