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How to Force Quit on a Mac
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We walk you through several ways to force quit out of an unresponsive app on your Mac.
How Computer Viruses Work
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A computer virus can cause a lot of damage. Find out about worms, computer virus history, origins, and evolution, and how to protect your computer.
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.
How to Edit Pictures on Facebook
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Wondering how you can edit pictures on Facebook and organize your photos? Get some handy tips on editing pictures on Facebook at HowStuffWorks.
How to Browse the Web on Your iPad
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You can browse the Web on your iPad, and literally hold the Internet in your hands. Learn how to optimize your online time when you browse the Web on your iPad.
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 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.
How Computer Keyboards Work
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You use your keyboard every day, but did you know that even this simple device contains its own microprocessor? Learn why!
How to Recall an Email in Outlook or Gmail
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Email clients like Outlook and Gmail have a handy recall message feature that allows you to delete or edit emails after you've sent them. We'll tell you how to use them.
How to Add a Video to YouTube
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Want to know how to add a video to YouTube? It's pretty simple and can result in millions of clicks. We'll help you add a video to YouTube, step by step.