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How SCSI Works
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SCSI (pronounced 'scuzzy') is an ultra-fast, high-power communications bus that connects up to 15 devices to your computer. Find out how this bus operates.
What Is a PC?
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PCs are now used by almost everyone in some aspect of daily life. So what's going on inside that PC tower or laptop case? We'll explain the components.
How EUVL Chipmaking Works
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Current chip-producing methods will reach the speed limit in the not-so-distant future. Extreme ultraviolet lithography is the future of computer-chip manufacturing. Find out all about EUV chipmaking.
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.
What's Ubuntu, and how is it different from Linux?
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Ubuntu is a free computer operating system that has been increasing in popularity. Find out what Ubuntu is all about.
How Data Centers Work
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Cloud computing, e-mail services and streaming media all have to be handled by interconnected computers. Find out how data centers work.
How Liquid-cooled PCs Work
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Most PCs use simple electrical fans to keep them cool. But upgrading to a liquid-cooling system can keep high-end gaming PCs running faster for longer.
Why are there limits on CPU speed?
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CPU speed is limited by two major factors: transmission delays and heat build-up. Learn about what limits CPU speed and how CPU overclocking works.
How to Overclock Your CPU
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Overclocking a processor allows it to run at higher than factory speeds, but it also can lead to reliability issues if you don't do it safely. So how do you do it, and does it void your computer's warranty?
How big a hard drive do I need?
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Hard drives are getter bigger and bigger, capacity-wise. But do you really need terabytes' worth of space? Find out how big a hard drive you really need.