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How Zombie Computers Work
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Zombie computers are computers that have been taken over by a hacker without the knowledge of the owner. Find out what zombie computers are and how they work.
Tech Talk: Computer Memory Quiz
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Without memory, computers wouldn't be able to store data in any way. How much do you know about computer memory?
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?
How Computer Animation Works
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Computer animation makes possible many things that could not be done with traditional animation. Learn about this fast-growing field from HowStuffWorks.
Will computers overtake humans in intellectual ability?
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A computer's intellectual ability is faster than the human brain. Find out if computers can be programmed to overtake humans in intellectual ability.
How Utility Computing Works
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Utility computing packages different computer resources and sells them based on the user's needs. Learn about utility computing and its pros and cons.
How will computers evolve over the next 100 years?
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Computer evolution has happened at a very rapid pace in the 20th and 21st centuries. Learn about computer evolution in the next century.
How Distributed Computing Works
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Shared computing pools the processing power of computers to reach a common goal. Learn about shared computing, its benefits and drawbacks.
What Programming Language Should You Learn?
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Programming languages come in many flavors. Determining which programming language one should learn has everything to do with what one intends to use it for! So which programming language is right for you? Take this quiz and find out!
Can my computer poison me?
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Computer poison may not actually exist, but chemicals inside your computer, especially once discarded can be very toxic. See how your computer can poison.