Computer Basics
- How PCs Work
We've all used one, and most of us are sitting in front of one right now. Curious to know what's going on inside that ever-present PC? Here's your chance to find out -- without prying open your own. Examine a personal computer from boot-up to shut-down. - Computer Tour (Video)
Have you ever wondered what is on the inside of your computer? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks as we take you on a tour of your computer.
- Upgrade Your Computer (Video)
Watch this Lab Rats video to learn how to upgrade your computer. Sean and Andy give you a few tips on how to improve your computer's performance with some good, clean advice.
- Clean Your Computer (Video)
In episode 23, Andy and Sean give you the dirt on a little spring cleaning for your computer.
- Get Your Computer Back Up and Running (Video)
Watch this Lab Rats video showing how to get your home computer network back up and running by using ping and traceroute routines. Sean and Andy give the secrets to diagnosing what ails your network using a Mac and a PC.
- Mythbusters: Computer History and Moore's Law (Video)
Watch this video about the speed of Intel's new Centrino microprocessor on HowStuffWorks. Science gurus Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman race through speed and time to show the explosive wonders of Moore's Law, which is at the core of advances in computer te
- MACS vs. PC's (Video)
Learn about differences between Macs and PCs in this face-off!...
- Backup 101 (Video)
Watch this video about backup technology on HowStuffWorks. Andy and Sean from LabRats.tv show you the backup technologies in Vista and on the Mac. Learn how backup technology works in this video from LabRats.tv
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Introduction
From building sustainable communities to exploring alternative fuels and energy conservation or simply "going organic" at home - you'll find the resources you need to start living green. A whole range of topic guides on HowStuffWorks can be found here.
Phones
Telecommunications devices, including cell phones, satellite radio or Voice over IP, connect us to one another and to the world of information at our fingertips. Learn all about the technologies we depend upon for efficient communication.
- Quiz Yourself: Cell Phones
n line at the corner deli, weaving through traffic, right next to you at a movie theater ... cell phones are everywhere. But are they really that different from walkie-talkies?
- Quiz Yourself: Bluetooth
If your phone talks through a wireless earpiece and your computer sends songs to speakers across the room, Bluetooth is probably behind it. But what's behind Bluetooth?
- How Cell Phones Work
Cell phones have completely changed the way we communicate with one another. These days, they're as common as keys; and with coverage plans extending as far as the eye can see, millions of people are never out of touch.
- How Bluetooth Works
What do you do when you need your computer to "talk" to your cell phone? Bluetooth allows any sort of electronic equipment to connect without wires, cables or any direct action from you.
- How GPS Phones Work
With the right software or service package, a GPS phone can pinpoint your location, give directions to your destination and provide information about nearby businesses. Find out how a GPS phone works.
- How the iPhone Works
In July 2008, people waited outside Apple stores for hours to get their hands on the 3G iPhone. What's so great about this little device?
- How WiFi Phones Work
Explore WiFi phones and their abilities, as well as the pros and cons of using them. We'll start with a quick review of VoIP and WiFi.
- How Cordless Telephones Work
Cordless phones have been around for about 20 years, but lately they're a lot more sophisticated -- it seems like you need a Ph.D. to buy one! Find out how cordless phones work and how to buy the right one.
- How Ringtones Work
If the clothes make the man, then the ringtone makes the phone! Find out how a cell phone produces a tune and how you can download (or even create) your own.
- How Fiber Optics Work
Fiber-optic lines have revolutionized long-distance phone calls, cable TV and the Internet. It’s a really cool technology that enables the long-distance transmission of data in light signals, and it’s probably used in more ways than you think.
- How do digital answering machines work?
What exactly are the components of a digital answering machine? How does voice get recorded? And then, how is it played back on demand?
- How does caller ID work?
How does caller ID work on a telephone? It turns out that the process of making the caller ID display possible is remarkably simple at your end of the line.
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Web Design and Development
Web design and development can be as easy as using a template to build a web site or it can be a refined skill for professionals. In this section, learn more about design, animation, web servers, domain names and more.
- Learn CSS (Video)
Learn about cascading stylesheets!...
- Hosting Options (Video)
Learn how to select a host for your website!
- About XHTML (Video)
Learn about XHTML, a language in which webpages are written
- Programming with JavaScript (Video)
Learn about programming with JavaScript.
- How ASPs Work
One of the most unique business models spawned by the Web is the Application Service Provider. Learn all about this innovative Internet-based software-publishing model.
- How Domain Name Servers Work
If you're online a lot, you use domain name servers hundreds of times a day -- and you may not even know it! Find out how this global, usually invisible system helps get Web pages to your machine.
- How Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Works
If you want your Web site to get noticed, there are search engine optimization (SEO) techniques you can use to boost its visibility. But there's a dark side to this practice, too.
- How the Semantic Web Works
Even though they're central to creating and maintaining the Web, computers can't make sense of all this information on their own. They can't read, see relationships or make decisions like you can. Learn how the semantic web could change that.
- How Web 2.0 Works
Internet experts can't agree on what exactly Web 2.0 is. Is it a newer, more interactive version of the Internet? Or is it a marketing ploy?
- How Web 3.0 Will Work
Web 3.0 isn't even a reality yet, and it's already creating a stir. How can a computer browser act like a personal assistant? And when can you expect to see this new version of the Web?
- How Web Advertising Works
Most of us encounter Internet-based ads on a daily basis, and some of us have the misfortune of being utterly bombarded. Does anyone actually click on those things? Find out all about the world of Web advertising.
- How Web Pages Work
You can put anything you want on a Web page, from family pictures to business information, to your random thoughts and musings. Learn how to create, upload and promote your pages so they're available all over the world.
- If I want to create my own Web site, what do I have to do?
Are you ready to get your brilliant idea online and active? Here's the breakdown of what you'll need to do.
- Why is the Google algorithm so important?
The Google algorithm ranks high among the world's best-kept secrets. It involves a complex formula, the patented PageRank system and some pretty picky spiders.
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