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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.

How IP Convergence Works

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IP convergence brings your telephone, Internet, television and other services together in one place. Learn how IP convergence works.

The World Wide Web Turns 30!

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The World Wide Web turns 30. HowStuffWorks looks at its humble beginnings.

While the original Napster got sued out of business, dozens of free file-sharing utilities have popped up to task its place. Find out how the old Napster worked and why it was vulnerable to legal attacks.

How MP3 Files Work

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MP3 files took CDs a step further, compressing audio data down to a manageable file size -- and it still sounds great! Learn about the miracle of MP3.

How Digital Rights Management Works

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DRM is a method of controlling access to copyrighted material. Find out how the technology behind DRM works and learn about the digital rights management controversy.

What causes things like fatal exception errors?

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Even though there is nothing you can do with the cryptic error messages your computer gives you during a problem, it might be nice to at least know what they mean! Find out what the three most common ones error messages mean.

How to Set Up Wireless Printing on a Dell

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You want to set up wireless printing on a Dell, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to set up wireless printing on a Dell in this article.