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Blockchain Technology Ready to Disrupt the World
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It's the technology behind the meteorically rising bitcoin, and it could be really, really big. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How the Year 2000 Problem Worked
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Until recently, computer programmers used two-digit placeholders for the year portion of the date in their software. Guess what happened when we realized the system couldn't account for the first two numbers? Mass panic.
How Holographic Memory Will Work
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We're talking Star Wars-level futuristic here: Holographic memory could potentially store terabytes of data in a 1-centimeter cube. Learn how tomorrow's ultra-high-capacity computer memory will work!
How did the Internet start?
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The start of the Internet can be traced to the government program called ARPA. Learn about the start of the Internet and the role of ARPA.
Is cyberwar coming?
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Cyberwar may be on the horizon as hackers target whole countries with online attacks. Find out more about the possibility of upcoming cyberwar.
How FireWire Works
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FireWire transmits data to and from high-bandwidth digital devices faster than USB. Learn what FireWire is, how it works, and when you'd use it.
How do you transfer pictures to your iPad?
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How do you transfer pictures to your iPad? Visit HowStuffWorks.com to learn how to transfer pictures to an iPad.
How Sound Cards Work
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Before the invention of the sound card, a PC could make one sound -- a beep. Sound cards truly ushered PCs into the world of multimedia. Learn how a sound card allows a computer to create and record real, high-quality sound.
How Windows Vista Works
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After lengthy delays, Microsoft has released the first version of Windows Vista, its latest operating system. Learn about its new features.
How the Google Chrome OS Works
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The Google Chrome operating system is designed to be faster and to require less maintenance than existing OSes. See how the Google Chrome OS works.