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How big a hard drive do I need?

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Hard drives are getter bigger and bigger, capacity-wise. But do you really need terabytes' worth of space? Find out how big a hard drive you really need.

10 Places to Find WiFi (So You Don't Eat up Your Data Plan)

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Data plans are precious ... and finite. So knowing where to get your WiFi fix matters. Learn about a few places to find WiFi at HowStuffWorks.

How Municipal WiFi Works

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Learn about the amazing things that municipal wireless networks can do -- besides potentially providing free or cheap Internet access.

How Pandora Radio Works

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Pandora radio is a different kind of internet radio site. Find out what sets Pandora apart from other radio sites and how Pandora works.

How Grid Computing Works

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Grid computing systems share hardware resources to work on projects. Learn how grid computing can be used to solve complex problems.

Will the $100 laptop help save the developing world?

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The XO laptop was designed to be a lightweight and affordable laptop that is meant for developing countries. Learn about the XO laptop project.

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.

Computer Memory Pictures

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The computer memory pictures at HowStuffWorks explore flash, RAM, ROM and more. Learn about the types of computer memory with computer memory pictures.