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$100 Laptop

Watch this video from TED to hear from the founder of the One Laptop Per Child organization, Nicholas Negroponte. Nicholas is also the founder of the MIT Media Laboratory.

3 Must-Do's for Tech Toys

Watch this video to see three top tech tips from Dell. Learn the three most important things to do if you received a new computer or electronic gadget as a gift.

Assignment Discovery: Linear Programming Problems

All linear programming problems must have a quantity to be optimized and resource constraints. Today computers can solve these problems with thousands of variables. Learn more in this clip from Discovery Channel series "Assignment Discovery."

ATG Notebook

The ATG notebook meets the military's rigorous standards for vibration, humidity and altitude and is designed to protect against accidental bumps, moisture and other elements common for customers that work in the field. Learn more in this video.

Behind the Scenes with the Newest Microprocessors

Watch this video about Intel's new Centrino microprocessor on HowStuffWorks. Intel has released its newest Centrino technologies for notebook computers. The new hardware and software platform has improved processor and graphics performance, wireless conne

Blogging in Iran: Farnaz Seyfi

Farnaz Seyfi, a popular Iranian blogger, talks about life in Iran and why she is a blogger.

Connected Life: All About Computers

It's all about computers! We go way back and look at computer developments over the years, and talk to people about their worst computer experiences. <a href="http://www.media2o.com">Visit media2o</a>.

Connected Life: Future Shock

Future Shock is all about how future technology is going to change our daily lives. <a href="http://www.media2o.com">Visit media2o</a>.

Creating Synthetic Life: Manmade DNA

Scientists are gathering gene sequences in their computers to build manmade DNA molecules.

Curiosity: Craig Mundie Question 10

Craig Mundie discusses technological privacy.

Dan's Soapbox: Safe Computing

Learn how to practice safe computing!

Dell Says, Plant a Tree for Me

Watch this video about global warming on HowStuffWorks. With global warming becoming such a huge issue, Dell has begun a program that gives you the option to plant a tree when you buy a computer to combat the carbon impact on the world. See how to help fi

Discovery News: Tech: Emergency Rooms Go Wireless

The Mi-Tag, a wearable vital sign monitor, could bring emergency rooms into the wireless age. Jorge Ribas reports in this Discovery News video.

Extreme Machines: Space Shuttle Computers

The space shuttle's computers are vital in keeping control of the spacecraft. The onboard computers monitor 10,000 different censors. Learn more on the Learning Channel's "Extreme Machines."

Extreme Machines: Space Shuttle Micro

The space shuttle must create an environment where humans and machines can survive. The life support system controls the air pressure, humidity and temperature. Learn more on the Learning Channel's "Extreme Machines."

Future Car: Digital Driving

By the year 2030, computers and cars will have more than 3000 times the processing power they have today. Learn what the future holds for the automotive industry on Discovery Channel's "Future Car."

Future Car: Drive by Wire

As the electronic brains inside cars become smarter, the traditional mechanical mechanisms in cars will give way to digital technologies. On Discovery Channel's "Future Car," see new technology that will mix the digital world with the automotive world.

Future Car: Virtualizing Cars

On Discovery Channel's "Future Car," learn about the development of virtual reality driving and how this future technology will one day make all test simulations entirely computerized.

Geek Squad Challenge

Watch this video about the Geek Squad Challenge on HowStuffWorks. The Geek Squad (they're the guys in Best Buy stores that fix your computer) has issued a challenge to inventors and entrepreneurs for the best new idea. See who won the Geek Squad Challenge

Griffin PowerMate Knob and High-Tech Clothing

Watch this video review of the new Griffin PowerMate Knob and high-tech clothing on HowStuffWorks. The PowerMate is a programmable USB knob for your computer. Learn about the PowerMate knob and how high-tech clothing in this video from Neo-Fight.

History of Sun with Scott McNealy

Watch this video about the history of Sun Microsystems on HowStuffWorks. Founded in 1982 and led throughout its history by the guiding principle "The Network is the Computer," Sun has pioneered an abundance of technologies that have helped customers grow

How Parental Controls Work

Parental controls are designed to prevent children from spending too much time on a computer, or from visiting inappropriate web sites. This technology can also be used in the workplace. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more.

How To Avoid Computer Viruses

Learn how to avoid computer viruses and keep your computer healthy.

How To Make Millions: J. Calacanis on Weblogsinc

Jason Calacanis talks about the development and reasons behind finding weblogsinc.com and describes success.

How To Share Digital Photos Online

Learn how to share digital photos online with this tutorial.

How To Understand the Basics Of Linux

Understand the basics of Linux, a free computer operating system used as an alternative to Windows.

iGenius: Extreme Confidence

Steve Jobs relied on his confidence, swagger and charisma to convince top telecommunications leaders to accept his business model, exercising total control over the design, manufacturing, and marketing of Apple products.

iGenius: Geek-Hippie Hybrid

Take a look into the life of innovator and entrepreneur Steve Jobs in the dawn of the computer age, before he brought his vision of simplicity and usability to life in the creation of Apple Computer.

iGenius: Inventing A Miniature Jukebox

Take a look at how Steve Jobs created the iPod, a revolutionary design riff on MP3 players and find out how it revolutionized the way we listen to music.

iGenius: Jobs Will Be Missed

Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs inspired and innovated for decades. He will be missed very much around the globe.

Inside West Coast Customs: Micro-Stang Reveal

It's time for the reveal of Microsoft's first computer controlled car. Will the boss be thrilled?

Intel Challenge to Design a Computer

Watch this video about Intel's "Design a Computer" challenge on HowStuffWorks. In March and April 2007, people can visit www.intelchallenge.com and vote for their favorite concept PC design. Voters get to choose from designs submitted by companies competi

Intel Computer Challenge

Watch this video about the Intel computer challenge on HowStuffWorks. In March and April, people can visit www.intelchallenge.com and vote for their favorite concept PC design. Voters get to choose from designs submitted by companies competing for $1 mill

Intel Research Day

Watch this PodTech video to learn more about the annual Intel Research Day. It started out as a little gathering for Intel workers to see what everyone else was working on. Today, it's a much anticipated industry event. See what Intel is doing.

It's All Geek to Me: Laptop Battery Life

David Pogue shows tricks for squeezing the maximum juice out of your laptop battery. Learn more about laptops in this video.

Mythbusters Guys Talk Chip Size

Watch this video about Intel's microprocessor size on HowStuffWorks. Science gurus Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman show how Intel's incredible shrinking transistors are helping to cram old, super-sized supercomputer performance into small, sleek laptops bui

Mythbusters Guys Talk Computer History

Watch this video about the speed of Intel's new Centrino microprocessor on HowStuffWorks. Science gurus Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman race through speed and time to show the explosive wonders of Moore's Law, which is at the core of advances in computer te

MythBusters Guys Talk Efficiency

Watch this video about energy efficiency in microprocessors on HowStuffWorks. Science gurus Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman reach enlightenment when an Intel Centrino Duo-powered laptop saves the day. This video was created to celebrate the introduction of

Office Max Has 24/7 Computer Help Center

Watch this video about Office Max's new computer service on HowStuffWorks. This low cost, non-invasive method to fixing your computer problems is in contrast to costly, in-home technical assistance. See how this new system works in this video from Mediali

OfficeMax Offers SOHO Tech Support

Watch this video about computer repair services on HowStuffWorks. The new OfficeMax "ctrlcenter" offers small businesses, home office workers and other PC users a 24/7 remote alternative to the slower and more costly "truck roll" tech support services. Se

One Step Beyond: Mixed Reality

On Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond," the physical and digital worlds merge in this real time virtual reality video game called Mixed Reality.

One Step Beyond: Mixed Reality Magic Land

With the video games of the future, you will be able to create your own photo realistic avatar of yourself, making gaming even more personal. Learn more about virtual reality gaming on Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond."

PopSci's Future Of: Parc

Whether you're shopping online or in a store, you sometimes need help making decisions. Enter PARC - an invention that could add efficiency to the time you spend in the fitting room.

PopSci's Future Of: The Zeo

Having trouble sleeping? This high-tech headband could be your ticket to a better night's sleep!

Prophets of Science Fiction: Internet Addiction

Check out this clip for some of the extra scenes of episode seven.

Real Interrogations: Lie Detector

Investigators use their expertise in detecting lies using a computerized voice stress analyzer in this video from Investigation Discovery's "Real Interrogations."

Science of Star Wars: Ibot

This new invention helps disabled people gain self-reliance and accessibility. Learn more about Ibot technology in the Science Channel's series, "The Science of Star Wars."

Seagate Reaches Terabyte Milestone

Watch this video about Seagate's new hard drive on HowStuffWorks. Seagate gains marketshare by staying competitive in the hard disk drive sector. Learn about Seagate's new 1 Terabyte hard disk in this video from PodTech.

How Sharpcast Works

Watch this video about Sharpcast on HowStuffWorks. Sharpcast is a company that specializes in backing up and transferring photos from your cell phone to your PC. See how photos on your cell phone works in this video about Sharpcast from PodTech.net.

Sharpcast Makes Cell Phone Photos Fun

SMB Networking Expert Advice Series - Power Over Ethernet

Watch this video about power over Ethernet on HowStuffWorks. See how media and technology works in this video from PodTech.net.

Stephen Hawking's Speaking Eyes

Shortly before leaving to go on a zero-gravity flight, physicist Stephen Hawking spoke with reporter Irene Klotz. Learn how Mr. Hawking, who has ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), uses his eyes to speak through a computer in this video.

Teaching Computers How to Learn

Watch this video about artificial intelligence on HowStuffWorks. By researching how children learn language, computer science professor Partha Niyogi seeks to unlock the secret to programming truly 'intelligent' machines. Copyright 2005 The University of

Tech: Animatronic Eye Mechanism Explained

These animatronic eyes are so realistic they're almost creepy. So how do they work? Jorge Ribas finds out.

Tech: Jeff Bridges Gets Digitally De-Aged

Before actor Jeff Bridges could reprise his role in the Tron sequel, he had to get digital botox. But how will facial mapping technology change the way roles are cast in the future? Jorge Ribas talks to the cast and crew of Tron: Legacy to find out.

Technological Evolution

Watch this video from TED to hear from tech enthusiast, Kevin Kelly. Kelly talks about technology and how it has grown more complex following a path similar to human evolution.

Technology Review: HP TouchSmart PC

Watch this video review of the new HP TouchSmart PC on HowStuffWorks. The HP TouchSmart PC is an all-in-one computer with touch screen controls. Learn about this new computer from HP in this video from Neo-Fight.

The Dark Secret Of Hendrik Schon: Moore's law

Learn more about Moore's Law and the future of computer technology in this clip from the Science Channel's "The Dark Secret of Hendrik Schon."

The Dark Secret Of Hendrik Schon: Nanotechnology

As computers get smaller, the digital world moves increasingly toward nanotechnology. Watch this clip from the Science Channel's "The Dark Secret of Hendrik Schon" to learn more about tiny technology.

Through the Wormhole: Your Second Life

Does the usage of SIM's and computing power hold the answer to whether or not there is a creator of the universe? Perhaps we are merely computer simulations of our future selves.

To Return Spam or Not

Spam regularly clogs email inboxes and generally irritates just about everyone with an internet connection. But is it a good idea to send spam back to the sender? Watch this video to find out!

Treehugger Facebook Vlog: Felt Computer Mouse

Chris and Lloyd discuss your comments about a Felt Computer Mouse that molds to your hand.

Twist the Throttle: The Latest Gadgets from Alpinestars

A marvelous marriage of hi-tech wizardry and old-world craftsmanship. Check out the latest motorcycle gear and safety equipment from Alpinestars on Discovery Turbo's "Twist the Throttle."

Understanding: Brain Computer

After a blood vessel popped in his brain, a patient lost his ability to move and speak. On The Learning Channel's "Understanding," see how revolutionary medical technology has restored his ability to communicate through a computer.

Understanding: Computer Chip Based Car Engines

Engine and fuel functions previously controlled by mechanical and vacuum connections are now controlled by computers. Learn more about computer chips and car manufacturers on TLC's "Understanding."

What is augmented reality?

What is an augmented reality? Are we already living in one? Join Jonathan Strickland as he examines the technology used to digitally augment our world and discusses where that technology might be heading.

What is the future of the user interface?

With the advancement of technology, is mind control a possibility of the future? Join TechStuff's Jonathan Strickland as he traces the evolution of the user interface and postulates what the future might hold.

What is the future of video games?

Video games have made some extraordinary leaps in the past few years, but what does the future hold for gamers? Join Jonathan as he explores the possible future of video games.

What is the singularity?

Will computers of the future have the ability to design themselves? Is it possible that human beings may be able to download their consciousness onto machines? Join TechStuff's Jonathan Strickland as he takes a closer look at the singularity

What is ubiquitous computing?

Is it possible that computers may eventually be found in virtually everything? Join Jonathan as he takes a closer look at the future of ubiquitous computing and the pervasive internet.