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Why can I play some DVD movies but not others on my computer DVD-ROM?
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Why can I play some DVD movies, but not others, on my computer DVD-ROM?
Why does my computer need a battery?
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I have an older computer, and when I turned it on yesterday it would not boot. When I called technical support, they told me I needed a new battery. Why does a computer need a battery? Doesn't it get all of its power from the plug in the wall?
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?
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 does my computer know when to activate the screensaver?
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How does my computer know when to activate the screensaver?
How Computer Mice Work
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The mouse might just be the computer user's best friend. Every day of your computing life, you reach out for your mouse whenever you want to move your cursor or activate something. Learn how this human-machine interface translates your movements into digital data.
How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?
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C programming can create a formula for a computer to generate a random number, but there are other ways to. Check out this explanation and diagram.
How can I burn MP3s from my computer onto CD-Rs?
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How can I burn MP3s from my computer onto CD-Rs?
How Parallel Computing Works
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Parallel processing allows computer programs to run faster because of the use of more CPUs. Learn more about parallel processing at HowStuffWorks.
What are the bumps at the end of computer cables?
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The strange bumps, called ferrite beads, on your computer cables actually serve a very important purpose. Read about ferrite beads and what they do.