Peripherals
Peripherals are pieces of hardware that you add to your computer.
Software
Software refers to the programs your computer uses to perform the actions you want it to. Learn all about computer software, from Web browsers to the latest operating systems, with our explanations, reviews, videos and prices.
Hardware
Computer Hardware covers topics from USB connectors to motherboards to How PCs work.
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
Web Design & 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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Computer Security
Computer security is an increasingly important consideration. From authentication to encryption keys, learn how to keep your computer's hard drive protected and your personal information safe.
- Phishing Trips (Video)
- Desktop Firewalls (Video)
- Setting up Wireless Security (Video)
- Protect Your Data (Video)
- WiFi Hotspot Safety (Video)
- Authentication
- Can the government see the Web Sites I visit?
- How Computer Forensics Work
- How Computer Viruses Work
- How Firewalls Work
- How Hackers Work
- How Internet Cookies Work
- How Phishing Works
- How Spyware Works
The Internet
We look to the Internet for news, socializing, shopping, research and more. From HTML code to instant messaging, we'll break down what's really going on whenever you log on, send an e-mail, visit a popular Web site or post to a blog.
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