Computer Hardware

Amazing apps can take kids to the moon, let them play with dinosaurs and give them a look inside their bodies.

By Michael Franco

Organizing your home is never easy, but there are ways to simplify the process. Until they invent technology that will actually do the work for you, these apps will help you get everything done.

By Natalie Kilgore

Macs don't have a Print Screen key, but they do have several options for snagging screen captures.

By Stephanie Crawford

Mac fans always talk about how easy and intuitive Apple's OS is to use. Is it really that simple to uninstall programs on a Mac?

By Chris Pollette & John Kelly

Mac or PC? It's a question almost everybody has an opinion about. Or, are you wondering what the difference is? We've broken down these computers to reveal their strengths and weaknesses.

By Chris Pollette

Mac users have long lorded their computers' virus immunity over PC users. So let's set the record straight: Can Macs get viruses, or are they truly impenetrable?

By Craig Haggit

Your Mac might have more germs than you think. Cleaning it is as important as cleaning the rest of your house. Let's review how to clean MacBook computers in five, easy steps!

By Danielle Fisher

Comparing a computer born of a single company to a category of pieced-together machines may not be strictly fair, but both sides in the Mac versus PC debate have valid points.

By Laurie L. Dove

The iMac is often credited with bringing Apple back from the brink of disaster. What is it about this paradigm-shifting computer that intrigues and enchants users?

By Craig Haggit

Without input/output technology like Thunderbolt, you wouldn't be reading this awesome blurb. So, how are Apple and Intel innovating on this integral part of computing systems?

By Jonathan Atteberry

The PowerBook was replaced by the faster MacBook Pro in 2006 but the Pro got an even bigger boost of speed with its new Thunderbolt port. Let's take a look.

By Becky Striepe

Apple's MacBook Air is touted as "the world's thinnest notebook." So how exactly does a laptop that's less than an inch thick compare to other notebooks?

By Caitlin Uttley

Small in size but mighty in capabilities, the Mac Mini was first geared toward PC switchers. What do people say about it now?

By Sarah Winkler

In 2001, Apple released Cheetah, the first version of its new operating system, OS X. Where did OS X come from, and what technologies make it different from other operating systems?

By Jonathan Strickland

There's no question people love their Macs. So what's the deal? And why do these computers really cost more than PCs? Or do they?

By Caitlin Uttley

The Mac App Store puts all Apple-approved Mac-compatible apps in one place for easy purchase and installation. Find out how it works.

By Laurie L. Dove

Software developers, military groups and movie studios alike use code names to keep the lid on upcoming projects -- but what's up with the big cats, Apple?

By Laurie L. Dove

Tablet computer sales are taking a bite out of other PCs but it took years before tablets became a hit with consumers. What makes them special?

By Jonathan Strickland

Both FireWire and USB are technologies used to quickly transfer data. Learn about the main difference between FireWire and USB in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

The three types off VPN are remote access, intranet and extranet VPNs. Learn about the three types of VPNs in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Wireless networks, otherwise known as WiFi, use radio waves so that people can connect to the Internet in all sorts of places. Learn about what you need to build a private WiFi network, in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

A network server is a computer system used as the central repository of data and various programs that are shared by users in a network. Learn about network servers from this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Thanks to improvements in manufacturing, computer processors are constantly getting faster and smaller. These days, it seems like computers are just about everywhere. What kinds of machines will we be using in 2050?

By Jonathan Strickland

Knowing when your computer's CMOS battery is dead is important. This article will help you spot CMOS battery failure.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

In September 2010, Research in Motion announced the BlackBerry Playbook. The BlackBerry brand has a strong foothold with corporate customers, but can the Playbook outsell Apple's iPad?

By Jonathan Strickland