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How Parallel Ports Work
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The parallel port is still an obsolete way to connect a printer to a PC. Learn how parallel ports operate and how they came about.
How Graphics Cards Work
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Graphics cards take data from the CPU and turn it into visual information. Find out the parts of a graphics card and read expert reviews of graphics cards.
What is computing power?
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What is computing power exactly? And what makes one type of machine more powerful than another? Learn about computing power at HowStuffWorks.
How Microcontrollers Work
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Most modern electronic devices (TVs, VCRs, microwaves and so on) contain an embedded microcontroller. It's basically a dedicated computer. Find out how these devices work and experiment with one on your own.
How do digital answering machines work?
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What exactly are the components of a digital answering machine? How does voice get recorded? And then, how is it played back on demand?
Is the computer a good model for the brain?
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Are computers a good model for the human brain? Computers can store and retrieve information reliably. Read about the computer brain model.
Can You Identify These Canadian TV Shows From the '60s, '70s and '80s?
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There's just something about great television that you can't miss. If watching "Bizarre" series is your pastime, then you're not going to miss this. Show that you know your Canadian TV classics on this quiz!
How Internet Search Engines Work
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Internet search engines do your research for you. Learn how internet search engines like Google work, how internet search engines build an index and what Boolean operators are.
How BIOS Works
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The basic input-output system (BIOS) is the first thing you see when you turn on your computer. Learn all about BIOS.
How FireWire Works
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FireWire transmits data to and from high-bandwidth digital devices faster than USB. Learn what FireWire is, how it works, and when you'd use it.