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What Does a Router Do?
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Routers are a vital component of the Internet, but what does a router do? Find out how routers deliver packets of information to the right place, millions of times per day!
How does the light gun for a video game work?
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How does a video-game light gun work? How does the game know where the gun is aiming?
Can You Identify These Tech Companies From Their Logos?
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Calling all true-blue techies! Earn your "street cred" by naming 40 of the most well-known global tech companies today. Do you think you can identify them based on their logos alone? Click on the quiz and see!
How Red-light Cameras Work
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The light turns red. You're alone at the intersection. There's not another car in sight. Do you run it? Read this before you answer.
How Chess AI Works
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AI chess programs calculate their game plan based on formulas - algorithms that determine whether a position is "good" or "bad." But how do they really work?
How can a PlayStation 3 donate its processing power to medical research?
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How can a PlayStation 3 donate its processing power to medical research? Take a look at PlayStation 3's processing power to find out.
How to Create a Home Office
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A home office can come in all shapes and sizes. Find out how to create a home office, from mapping out your space to choosing equipment.
How Information Technology Works
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Information technology applies to a number of different careers and fields. Learn more about information technology at HowStuffWorks.
How Encryption Works
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How secure is the Internet for sending sensitive information? Learn all about encryption, authentication, hash algorithms and more.
How to Avoid Spyware
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To avoid spyware requires some knowledge about the types of malware. Learn tips on how to avoid spyware and how to remove spyware at HowStuffWorks.