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The Ultimate Toy Story Quiz
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The beloved "Toy Story" was the first totally computer-generated animated feature. It's spawned two equally popular sequels, with a third in production. Test your knowledge of Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the "Toy Story" gang.
It's Germier Than Your Toilet: Clean Your Keyboard NOW
It's time to clean your keyboard now because it's germier than your toilet. Visit HowStuffWorks to lean how to clean your keyboard.
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 Screensavers Work
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Screensavers used to be necessary due to CRT monitor quirks -- now, they're mostly used for entertainment and security. Find out what a screensaver is and how it knows when to kick in.
Do You Need to Install Every Windows Update?
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With the endless alerts you get to update your Microsoft Windows system and you might be tempted to skip a few. Is there any harm in doing that?
How Joysticks Work
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Video games are amazing creations, but the fact remains -- if you can't input, you can't play. Take a look inside the quintessential game controller and see how it has evolved over the years.
What Version of Windows Do I Have?
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What operating system are you running these days? Windows 7? Windows 8? Windows 10? We'll show you how to quickly find out.
How Modems Work
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Most of the world still uses a standard modem to connect to the Internet. Learn how they are able to transmit so much data over a normal voice connection!
How to Back Up Your iPhone
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You can replace your iPhone easily but what about its contents? That's why it's good to back them up. Here's how.
How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.