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How Fabric PCs Will Work
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A Fabric PC won't be encased within a metal shell; however, it will be built into a tough but pliable fabric frame. Find out how Fabric PCs will work.
How Server Virtualization Works
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Server virtualization allows for more than one server to operate on the same piece of hardware. Learn more about server virtualization at HowStuffWorks.
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.
How does a computer's parallel port work?
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How does a computer's parallel port work? And how can you design things to attach to a parallel port ?
How CAPTCHA Works
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CAPTCHA is a security test given to prevent computers from filling out forms on the Internet. Learn more about How CAPTCHA Works.
How Phone-line Networking Works
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Phone-line networking is one of several ways to connect the computers in your home. Learn the basics.
How Moore's Law Works
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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.
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 the Amazon Cloud Player Works
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The Amazon Cloud Player is a new streaming music app that offers flexibility in purchasing, storing and accessing tunes. Explore the Amazon Cloud Player.
How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?
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I read the section in the GPS article about "pseudo-random numbers," and I have heard about computers generating random numbers before. How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?