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How Traffic Lights Work
10 mei 2010 · 28 min
We often take traffic lights for granted, but regulating the flow of traffic takes a lot of planning and technology. Jonathan and Chris detail the technology behind traffic lights in this episode. Lees meer
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Do ear buds cause hearing loss?
5 mei 2010 · 30 min
In general, headphones for audio devices increase your risk of damaged hearing, but this is especially true of ear buds. Learn more about how we hear sound and why ear buds can so easily damage your hearing in this episode. Lees meer
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How Microchips Are Made
3 mei 2010 · 33 min
A microchip is an integrated circuit that you'll find in all sorts of electronic devices, but how is it made? Jonathan and Chris give a detailed explanation of the complex, delicate process of microchip making in this episode. Lees meer
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Air Traffic Control Technology
28 april 2010 · 28 min
Prompted by a listener's e-mail, Jonathan and Chris tackle the complexities of air traffic control technology in this episode. Lees meer
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What do video game testers do?
26 april 2010 · 27 min
If you love video games, playing them for money probably seems like a dream job. But testing video games is serious business and can be quite unglamorous. Jonathan and Chris discuss what video game testers really do in this episode. Lees meer
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Are cyborgs just science fiction?
21 april 2010 · 30 min
Cyborgs, organisms that incorporate both biological and mechanical parts, are a staple in science fiction stories. But do they exist in real life? Jonathan and Chris talk about the current status of cybernetic technology in this episode. Lees meer
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How the Wii Remote Works
19 april 2010 · 34 min
Jonathan and Chris give a detailed explanation of how the Nintendo Wii's motion-sensitive controller, the Wii remote, works -- and why it's so popular with hackers -- in this episode. Lees meer
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The Tech of 1510
14 april 2010 · 32 min
We don't tend to think of the inventions of the middle ages as technology; but back then, they were definitely considered high-tech. Chris and Jonathan check out some medieval tech in this listener-inspired episode. Lees meer
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Can a machine be conscious?
12 april 2010 · 33 min
Machines can perform complex tasks, but does this mean they are conscious entities? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss what defines artificial consciousness -- and whether it's truly possible. Lees meer
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How Lightsabers Work
7 april 2010 · 32 min
Jonathan and Chris discuss the most famous weapon in the "Star Wars" universe -- the lightsaber -- in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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What is multi-boot?
5 april 2010 · 29 min
Jonathan and Chris discuss multi-booting, from how computers boot up in general to partitioning a hard drive to allow room for multiple operating systems, in this episode. Lees meer
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What is distributed computing?
31 maart 2010 · 29 min
Sometimes using a single computer just won't cut it, and buying time on a supercomputer can be prohibitively expensive. So what do you do next? Tune in and learn more about distributed computing in this podcast. Lees meer
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Whatever happened to the paperless office?
29 maart 2010 · 29 min
Given today's digital technology, why do we still use paper in office settings? Jonathan and Chris discuss what happened to the paperless office -- and whether businesses will ever stop using paper completely -- in this episode. Lees meer
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What is a smart grid?
24 maart 2010 · 28 min
In this listener-inspired episode, Chris and Jonathan discuss the differences between standard power grids and smart grids. Lees meer
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Auto-Tune the TechStuff
22 maart 2010 · 25 min
Jonathan and Chris discuss Auto-Tune, pitch correction software that's used to digitally smooth out and alter audio tracks, in this listener-inspired episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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TechStuff Hams It Up
17 maart 2010 · 32 min
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss amateur radio, a.k.a. "ham" radio, in detail. Lees meer
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What are wikis?
15 maart 2010 · 31 min
In this episode of TechStuff, Chris and Jonathan explain how the web collaboration tools called wikis work and discuss the most famous wiki of all -- Wikipedia. Lees meer
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How Roller Coasters Work
10 maart 2010 · 31 min
Jonathan and Chris take you on a wild ride as they explore the history and technology behind roller coasters in this episode. Lees meer
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What are memes?
8 maart 2010 · 31 min
Although the concept of a meme -- a unit of cultural transmission -- didn't originate on the Internet, it has spread like wildfire on the Web. Learn more about Internet memes in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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How Pinball Machines Work
3 maart 2010 · 37 min
In this episode, pinball enthusiasts Jonathan and Chris discuss the history, technology and "demise" of pinball machines. Lees meer
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How Microwave Ovens Work
1 maart 2010 · 32 min
Microwave ovens are ubiquitous kitchen appliances with surprising origins. Join Jonathan and Chris as they discuss the microwave oven (and stuff you shouldn't put in it) in this episode. Lees meer
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The Truth about Lie Detectors
24 februari 2010 · 30 min
Jonathan and Chris take a critical look at polygraph machines, commonly known as lie detectors, in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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Snow Leopard Overview
22 februari 2010 · 31 min
Jonathan and Chris discuss Snow Leopard, Apple's latest version of the Mac operating system, in this listener-mail inspired episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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Windows 7 Overview
17 februari 2010 · 31 min
In this listener-inspired episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss and share their observations about Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7. Lees meer
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What is HTML 5?
16 februari 2010 · 28 min
Chris and Jonathan discuss HTML 5 -- an upgrade of the current version of HTML, the markup language that's integral to the World Wide Web -- in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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Valentine's Day Technology
10 februari 2010 · 28 min
Jonathan and Chris share some technology that just might be a hit with your tech-savvy/geeky sweetheart in this Valentine's Day-themed episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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The Google Episode
8 februari 2010 · 30 min
In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris devote the podcast to discussing a little company called Google -- from its humble beginnings and unusual motto to the massive Googleplex in California. Lees meer
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All About the Apple iPad
3 februari 2010 · 37 min
In this listener-mail inspired episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss the recently launched Apple iPad. Lees meer
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Ghost Hunting Technology
1 februari 2010 · 29 min
In this listener-mail inspired episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss ghost hunting technology -- and ghost hunting in general -- from a skeptical perspective. Lees meer
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Global Politics and the Web
27 januari 2010 · 27 min
In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss how global politics affect the Web, focusing specifically on the recent controversy between Google and the Chinese government. Lees meer
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Can social networking create social change?
25 januari 2010 · 28 min
Jonathan and Chris discuss how social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook have been used to create social change -- and whether they've been effective -- in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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How to be Productive Online
20 januari 2010 · 30 min
In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss online productivity, cloud computing and various types of online productivity software. Lees meer
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What is progressive scan?
19 januari 2010 · 26 min
In response to a listener's e-mail, Jonathan and Chris discuss how televisions generate images and give a detailed explanation of how progressive scan works. Lees meer
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Favorite Easter Eggs
13 januari 2010 · 29 min
In this episode of TechStuff, Chris and Jonathan go on a hunt for Easter eggs -- virtual ones, that is. Tune in as they discuss their favorite hidden features in a variety of mediums. Lees meer
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TechStuff's Favorite Tech Movies
11 januari 2010 · 38 min
In response to a listener's request, Jonathan and Chris reveal their favorite "tech" movies of all time in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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Sony's Portable Gaming Systems
6 januari 2010 · 31 min
Inspired by listener mail, Jonathan and Chris take an in-depth look at portable gaming systems, focusing specifically on Sony's PSP (PlayStation Portable), in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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How Fiber Optics Work
4 januari 2010 · 27 min
In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss how fiber optics work. Lees meer
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Tech Predictions for 2010
30 december 2009 · 32 min
Over the past year, the Techstuff crew has explored hundreds of topics, from the iPhone to Linux and everything in between -- but what will next year bring? Join Jon and Chris as they close out 2009 with a few predictions for the world of tech in 2010. Lees meer
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Why is the U.S. military buying PS3?
28 december 2009 · 26 min
The US air force has purchased thousands of Playstation 3 units in order to build a supercomputer -- but how? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris examine the strategy behind this unorthodox project in this episode. Lees meer
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Electronics 2: Basic Electronics
23 december 2009 · 25 min
After covering the basics of electricity in an earlier episode, Jonathan and Chris return with the sequel, examining the concept of circuits. Listen in and learn more in this episode. Lees meer
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2009 Predictions Score Card
21 december 2009 · 29 min
In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss how the tech predictions they made a year ago, from Steve Jobs' successor to declining trade shows, have panned out. Lees meer
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Electronics 1:Theory
16 december 2009 · 29 min
In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris pun their way through electronic theory, from the basics of electrons to the two different types of current. Lees meer
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The Future of Video Game Controllers
14 december 2009 · 37 min
In this episode of TechStuff, Chris and Jonathan discuss video game controllers past, present and future -- from early Atari models to Wiimotes to Project Natal. Lees meer
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What are Anonymous and 4Chan?
9 december 2009 · 36 min
Inspired by listener mail, Jonathan and Chris discuss 4Chan, the notorious image-sharing forum, and Anonymous, a loosely affiliated group of anonymous Internet users who often stage protests and actions in the real world. Lees meer
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TechStuff's Favorite Tech Gifts
7 december 2009 · 33 min
In this episode, the TechStuff guys reminisce about the best tech gifts and gadgets they've been given for Christmas over the years, from robotic tanks to Star Wars toys, and what they're hoping to score this year. Lees meer
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Internet Architecture
2 december 2009 · 35 min
In this episode, the TechStuff guys tackle Internet architecture, from the basic components to the complex details of servers, clients and IP addresses. Lees meer
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Types of WiFi
30 november 2009 · 33 min
In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris respond to listener mail and discuss some of the different types of wireless networks and standards. Lees meer
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The Office of the Future
25 november 2009 · 35 min
In this episode, the TechStuff guys hop into the Way-Forward Machine to see what the Office of the Future will look like. Lees meer
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What is the Year 2038 problem?
23 november 2009 · 22 min
You're probably familiar with the Y2K problem, but did you know another potential computer crisis could occur in 2038? In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris discuss the Year 2038 problem -- and whether or not it will actually cause problems. Lees meer
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DVD vs. Blu-ray
18 november 2009 · 28 min
Inspired by listener mail, Jonathan and Chris discuss the difference between DVD and Blu-ray in this episode of TechStuff. Lees meer
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