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How Microsoft Works
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Microsoft is a software company. It makes money by selling its software for use on computers. Learn more about Microsoft in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Virtual Reality Works
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Virtual reality uses a computer to create a simulated three-dimensional world. Find out how virtual reality works and learn about the future of virtual reality.
How Web Animation Works
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Web animation is one of the defining characteristics of the Web and also separates the Web from books. Learn all about how it works!
How the Wii Balance Board Works
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The Wii Balance Board for Nintendo's Wii tracks a user's weight and movements. See how the Wii Balance Board works as a game controller.
How Mini PCs Work
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Mini PCs can fit onto one circuit board. What is given up for the sake of their miniature size? Find out how mini PCs work.
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 Operating Systems Work
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The operating system controls your computer's tasks and manages system resources to optimize performance. Learn how your operating system works.
Top 5 Myths About Bill Gates
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Do you know the facts from the myths about Bill Gates? Take a look at this list of five myths about Bill Gates and find out.
How Motherboards Work
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Motherboards tie everything in your computer together. Go inside motherboards with diagrams and video and learn about sockets, the CPU and computer memory.
10 Cool Inventions From the 1980s
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Though the 1980s might remind you of the days of MTV and leg warmers, there was a lot going on in technology. In fact, quite a few of the technologies we rely on today were making their debut.