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How Internet TV Works
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Internet TV streams television signals over the Internet to a person's computer screen or TV set.
How Sound Cards Work
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Before the invention of the sound card, a PC could make one sound -- a beep. Sound cards truly ushered PCs into the world of multimedia. Learn how a sound card allows a computer to create and record real, high-quality sound.
How Digital Cinema Works
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Big changes are brewing in the movie industry: Emerging digital technology is about to revolutionize studios as well as your local movie theater. Find out why Hollywood's going digital!
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 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.
What's the difference between high fidelity and high definition?
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What's the difference between high fidelity and high definition? Can you tell? Learn what high fidelity and high definition audio are all about.
How Email Works
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Email gives us the ability to contact any person in the world in a matter of seconds. Find out how email works and how email servers deliver messages.
How does Caller ID work?
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How does caller ID work on a telephone? Learn how caller ID systems work.
What is a digital signature?
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Digital signatures make sure the documents you send electronically are authentic. Learn about digital signatures and other authentication methods.
How Quantum Computers Work
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Quantum computers use the power of atoms to perform memory and processing tasks. Learn why quantum computers will be faster than silicon-based computers.