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Is cyberwar coming?
Hackers can disable digital infrastructure in a matter of minutes. Is it only a matter of time before countries attack one another's computers? Or have they already started?
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What is an IP address?
Your IP address is one of 4.3 billion unique numbers that identifies your computer on the internet. Learn the different IP classes and why businesses and government get different numbers.
How BIOS Work
On virtually every system available, the basic input/output system of your computer, commonly called BIOS, makes sure all the other chips, hard drive, ports and CPU function together.
How High-speed Dial-up Works
Under the impression that dial-up modems are out of style? Actually, tons of folks still use dial-up Internet access. Find out how high-speed dial-up makes the most of the original connection method.
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