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What Does a Router Do?
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Routers are a vital component of the Internet, but what does a router do? Find out how routers deliver packets of information to the right place, millions of times per day!
How 3-D Graphics Work
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3-D graphics are essential to realistic computer games, simulators and objects. Find out how the 3-D graphics that are found in games are made.
Where are all the Internet domain names registered and maintained?
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Where are all the Internet domain names registered and maintained?
How Image File Types Work
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GIF and JPEG formats may be the most commonly used, but there are other useful image formats for more specific purposes. Find out what they are and how to use them.
What causes the faint horizontal lines on my monitor?
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What causes the faint horizontal lines I can see on my monitor?
Can I have more than one monitor on my Windows 98 machine?
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Can I have more than one monitor on my Windows 98 machine?
How Computer Monitors Work
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Chances are you're reading this on a computer monitor. Do you know what's going on behind the scenes? Find out all about it, including dot pitch, refresh rates and the signals flowing along the graphics cable.
What is dot pitch?
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Dot pitch is measured in millimeters (mm), and a smaller number means a sharper image. How you measure the dot pitch depends on the technology used.
How does Napster work and why is there such a huge fight around it right now?
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How does Napster work, and why is there such a huge fight around it right now?
How does a T1 line work?
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A T1 line is a fiber optic line that can carry roughly 60 times more data than a normal residential modem. Read about the T1 line and how it is used.