Search Results | computers
Your search for "computers " returned 3,298 results
How Alan Turing and His Test Became AI Legend
electronics.howstuffworks.com/future-tech/alan-turing-test.htm
First published in 1950, the Turing Test was designed to determine whether a computer would ever be able to successfully imitate a human being. So what's the state of it now?
How Firewalls Work
computer.howstuffworks.com/firewall.htm
Firewalls have helped protect computers in large companies for years. Now, they're a critical component of home networks, as well. See how firewalls work.
5 Factors That Affect Cloud-based Data Upload and Retrieval
computer.howstuffworks.com/5-factors-cloud-data.htm
Data upload and retrieval through cloud computing can free you to use any device. Find out what might affect your cloud speed.
How Moore's Law Works
computer.howstuffworks.com/moores-law.htm
Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.
How Virtual Reality Works
electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/other-gadgets/virtual-reality.htm
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.
Inside 'Speed Racer'
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/speed-racer.htm
'Speed Racer' is a live-action version of the cartoons from the 60s. Find out how the movie was made using only green screens and computer digitization.
Cryptocurrency Has a Huge Negative Impact on Climate Change
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/conservation/issues/cryptocurrency-climate-change-news.htm
Critics warn that cryptocurrency networks, whose computers use enormous amounts of electricity to verify transactions, could be a factor in warming the planet. The industry is working to change that.
How GPS Watches Work
electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/clocks-watches/gps-watch.htm
A GPS watch links to a net of synchronized computers orbiting Earth to provide you with highly accurate data. Learn what you can do with a GPS watch.
How the First-Down Line Works
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/first-down-line.htm
The virtual first-down line that you see in many televised football games is something of a computer-generated miracle. Find out how this line gets 'painted on the field.
How Video Game Systems Work
electronics.howstuffworks.com/video-game.htm
Game consoles are complex computer systems specialized for game playing, and they can do some incredible things. Learn about the most popular consoles from the inside out.