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How to Use Peer-to-Peer Video Sharing
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If you want to download videos off the Internet, you may want to know how to use peer-to-peer video sharing. Learn how to use peer-to-peer video sharing in this article.
HowStuffWorks Illustrated: What Is Blockchain?
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HowStuffWorks explains how blockchain technology, which relies upon a shared record of transactions across a peer-to-peer network of computers, is taking over the world.
How LimeWire Works
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LimeWire is a peer-to-peer file sharing system that features music and other media downloads shared between users. Learn about LimeWire at HowStuffWorks.
How BitTorrent Works
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BitTorrent is a popular method for downloading large files. Find out what BitTorrent does and how BitTorrent differs from peer-to-peer file sharing programs.
How Gnutella Works
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File-sharing allow tens of millions of people to freely trade MP3 and video files on the Internet. Is it legal? How are the files accessed? Is there a central database? Find out how this file-sharing structure works and see why it's harder for the record labels to sue.
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.
Bitcoin: High-tech Currency or Black-market Money?
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Cryptocurrencies have been in the news a lot lately. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at the legitimacy of these 'invisible' currencies.
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 is the main difference between FireWire and USB?
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Both FireWire and USB are technologies used to quickly transfer data. Learn about the main difference between FireWire and USB in this article.
How Kazaa Works
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With unlimited file sharing comes the big question: Should users be granted unrestricted -- and free -- access to copyrighted movies, music and games? Find out how Kazaa has weathered the legal storm so far.