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How
Bits and Bytes Work - If you've ever wondered about bits, bytes, mega,
giga, tera, peta, binary and decimal, then get ready -- you're going to
learn it all! |
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Boolean Logic Works - Boolean logic lies at the heart of the digital
revolution. Find out all about Boolean gates and how by combining them
you can create any digital component! |
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How
PCs Work - Curious to know what's going on inside that ever-present
PC? Here's your chance! Examine a personal computer from boot-up to shut-down! |
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How
Microprocessors Work - The heart of any computer is the microprocessor,
also known as the CPU. Learn all about the amazing, ever-shrinking technology
that makes your computer compute. |
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| Memory |
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How
Computer Memory Works - Computer memory shows up in all sorts of electronic
devices, from PCs to car radios to cell phones. Learn about the different
memory systems in use today. |
How
RAM Works - Random access memory (RAM) is as important to your computer's
operation as the CPU. Find out how RAM works, how much you need and which
type of RAM is best! |
How
ROM Works - Read-only memory is essential to your computer. You'll
also find ROM in video games, cell phones and microwaves. Learn about the
different types of ROM and how they're used! |
How
Virtual Memory Works - Virtual memory makes your computer act like
it has a lot more RAM than it does. Find out what virtual memory is and
how it increases the speed of your PC. |
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| System software |
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How
Operating Systems Work - The operating system controls every task a
computer carries out. Learn how your operating system manages applications
so you can multi-task without a crash! |
How
BIOS Works - BIOS is the first thing you see when you turn on your
computer. It performs the power-on self-test and boots the operating system.
Learn all about BIOS and how you can upgrade it. |
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| Interface |
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How
Serial Ports Work - Serial ports have been an important I/O tool for
decades. Learn how they work! |
How
Parallel Ports Work - Even with the rise of USB, the parallel port
is still a very common way to connect a printer to a PC. Learn how parallel
ports operate and how they came about. |
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How
PCI Works - Your computer's components work together through a bus.
Learn all about the PCI bus, as well as past and future computer bus technology. |
How
SCSI Works - SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") is an ultra-fast, high-power
communications bus that connects up to 15 devices to your computer. Find
out how this bus operates. |
How
USB Ports Work - The USB port has taken over as the preferred connection
-- it's easy, it's fast and it supports up to 127 devices on a single machine.
Learn about the Universal Serial Bus! |
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How
Floppy Disk Drives Work Floppy disk drives have been around since the
birth of personal computing -- find out how they work! |
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Hard Disks Work - Your hard disk holds all of the information available
on your computer. Take a look inside this incredibly precise storage mechanism! |
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