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How Motherboards Work
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Motherboards tie everything in your computer together. Go inside motherboards with diagrams and video and learn about sockets, the CPU and computer memory.
What if Everybody in the U.S. Flushed the Toilet at the Same Time?
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No one knows for sure, but chances are, it would make a terrible mess.
How OSI Works
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When information travels through a network, it follows certain guidelines to ensure compatibility. Find out about OSI and the protocol stacks that prepare your data for transfer.
Fact or Fiction: Apple
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Apple Inc. is no mere computer company, thank you. It's a way of life. If you consider yourself a true "Apple person," take this quiz and find out how much you really know.
What is so productive about productivity software?
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Productivity software can include spreadsheets, word processing software and graphics programs. Learn more about productivity software at HowStuffWorks.
What Is Streaming And How Does It Work?
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Streaming video and audio have come a very long way since it was first introduced in the 1990s. In fact, millions of people have gotten rid of cable and rely on streaming only for entertainment.
How to Organize Your Kids' Schedules
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Organizing your kids' schedules can be difficult. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about organizing your kids' schedules.
Can You Pass This Difficult General Knowledge Test?
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Throughout our lives, we all learn a few facts that stick with us no matter how long we live. Do you think you know everything there is to know about all types of subjects? Then it's time to show your stuff by taking this quiz!
How Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Works
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IVR, or interactive voice response, is a new technology that many of us use everyday. Learn more about IVR at HowStuffWorks.
How the V-22 Osprey Plane Works
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The Osprey is a unique aircraft. How does it work? And what has caused its recent failures? Get an in-depth look at the aircraft's systems and design.