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How RAM Works
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RAM is the best known form of computer memory and easy to upgrade. Learn how RAM works, what kind of RAM to buy, and how to install it.
How EUVL Chipmaking Works
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Current chip-producing methods will reach the speed limit in the not-so-distant future. Extreme ultraviolet lithography is the future of computer-chip manufacturing. Find out all about EUV chipmaking.
How Routing Algorithms Work
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Think you know how routers work? These devices use intricate formulas to figure out exactly where to send a packet and how to get it there. Learn all about routing algorithms.
How the MacBook Air Works
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Although the MacBook Air is less than an inch thick, it delivers in several areas. Learn about the MacBook Air specs and features.
How Thought-Controlled Wheelchairs Work
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Thought-controlled wheelchairs intercept signals from the brain using an ambient audeo system. Read more about how thought-controlled wheelchairs work.
How to Add a New Hard Drive to Your Computer in 8 Steps
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Do you own a computer that is more than a year old? If so, then you may be running out of disk space. Learn how to add a new hard drive to your computer.
How Transmissive Film Works
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Transmissive film can make a LCDs display brighter and easier to read. Or it can keep others from reading your screen. Learn about transmissive film.
What Is a Mac Mini?
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Small in size but mighty in capabilities, the Mac Mini was first geared toward PC switchers. What do people say about it now?
Is it better to turn my computer off or leave it on all the time?
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Is it better to turn my computer off when I am not using it or leave it on all the time?
Why are there limits on CPU speed?
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CPU speed is limited by two major factors: transmission delays and heat build-up. Learn about what limits CPU speed and how CPU overclocking works.