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What Is the Difference Between Static RAM and Dynamic RAM?
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Your computer probably uses both static RAM and dynamic RAM at the same time, but for different reasons. See what both types of RAM do in your computer.
How Fingerprint Scanners Work
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Your fingerprints are not only unique; they're also very hard to fake and even harder to misplace. What better ID to use in a security system? Learn how fingerprint scanners know it's you.
How RAM Works
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RAM is the best known form of computer memory and easy to upgrade. Learn how RAM works, what kind of RAM to buy, and how to install it.
Inside the Troll: The Science of Being an Awful Person
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We tend to see trolls as regular folks whose underlying negative traits are triggered and amplified by the Internet. But that isn't the whole story.
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.
How PC Power Supplies Work
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The power supply in your PC provides all the different voltages your computer needs to operate properly. Find out how it puts the pieces together and troubleshoot your power supply problems.
Is your computer built to break?
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New gadgets hit the market every day, but are they actually designed to be replaced so fast? Visit HowStuffWorks to get the answer.
Computer Hardware Pictures
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What computer hardware is inside your machine? Browse pictures of computer hardware components at HowStuffWorks.
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 the Kindle Fire Works
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Amazon's Kindle Fire is more than just an e-book reader. Find out what sets the Kindle Fire apart from the rest of the tablet crowd.