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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 AGP Works
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The AGP enables your computer to have a dedicated way to communicate with the graphics card, which enhances the look of graphics. Find out how AGP works.
What Is a UPS? How an Uninterruptible Power Supply Works
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It's a foundational element of device integrity, but you wouldn't be the first person to beg the question, "What is a UPS?"
How VoIP Works
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VoIP lets you make calls through your computer, sometimes for free. Learn how VoIP works, find reviews of VoIP phones and learn how to make free VoIP calls.
How Web 2.0 Works
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Web 2.0 is the phrase that is used to describe the Web environment that emerged after the dot-com crash. Find out what Web 2.0 is and how Web 2.0 works.
How Secure Digital Memory Cards Work
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Secure Digital cards are versatile, easy to use, and found in all kinds of portable electronics. How do secure digital memory cards hold so much information?
How Internet Infrastructure Works
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Do you ever wonder how the internet really works? How do web pages, email and music move to and from your computer? Learn all about the amazing global network we call the World Wide web.
How Firefox Works
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Firefox is an alternative to Internet Explorer, Safari and other Web browsers. Learn more about how Firefox works.
How do I add a USB device to my computer if I am out of ports?
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My computer came with one USB port, and my printer uses it. I would like to add a USB scanner to my machine, but how do I hook it in? And assuming that I can add it, can USB handle both a printer and a scanner?
How the Raspberry Pi Works
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The Raspberry Pi may be the device that gets us back to computing basics. And that's a very good thing. Learn what Raspberry Pi is all about.