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Have you ever wondered how digital alarm clocks work? Chances are that in your bedroom you have a digital clock beside your bed. Have you ever looked at it in the morning and wondered how it works? In this article, you’re going to learn exactly how a digital clock (or wristwatch) works. In fact, you’re… Continue reading How Digital Clocks Work

By setting up a network between multiple computers, files, printers and internet connections can be shared. See more laptop pictures. Getty Images If you have multiple computers in your home, networking them is a great idea! There are several big advantages to setting up an in-home network: If one of the computers has a printer… Continue reading How Hard Is It To Set Up A Network Between Two Computers In My Home?

Cell Phone Image Gallery Wouldn’t it be nice if you could simply have one phone that worked everywhere, no matter where you are? See more cell phone pictures. Thinkstock You’re running late for work, but the phone starts ringing. You answer the call with a distracted, "Hello." It’s your old college roommate. You haven’t talked… Continue reading How Fixed Mobile Convergence Works

Xanga is a social networking service that allows users to manage their own personal blog. Getty Images By nature, most human beings are social creatures. Regardless of how extraverted or introverted we may be, we all share information with our friends, family or sometimes even random strangers. We like to tell stories or funny anecdotes,… Continue reading How Xanga Works

What will the computers of the future be like? Thinkstock What will the computers of tomorrow be like? Will we still be using keyboards and mice or will we actually live inside a partially digital world? Here’s what we think is in store for the future of computing but share with us your predictions in… Continue reading What Do You Think Computers Will Be Like In 2050?

A super connected smart home is a perfect example of how the IoT is becoming part of everyday life. Many of us have dreamed of smart homes where our appliances do our bidding automatically. The alarm sounds and the coffee pot starts brewing the moment you want to start your day. Lights come on as… Continue reading How The Internet Of Things Works

Anyone who has ever been through a virus attacking their system knows all too well that it can be incredibly stressful. iStockphoto.com/Justin Horrocks Strange as it may sound, the computer virus is something of an Information Age marvel. On one hand, viruses show us how vulnerable we are — a properly engineered virus can have… Continue reading How Computer Viruses Work

The next generation in computer displays gives you a full 180-degree field of view. Learn how the Elumens display works! Computer displays have been remarkably resistant to the advances that have affected the rest of computer technology. For example, in 1982 the original IBM PC had a 16-bit processor running at 4.77 MHz. Today’s processors… Continue reading How Elumens Vision Station Works