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  1. Are computers more eco-friendly than paper?

    25 mei 2009 · 24 min

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    When it comes to environmentally-friendly use of resources, are computers a better option than paper? Tune in as the TechStuff guys tackle the complicated topic of electricity versus paper in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  2. The Down Low on CB Radio

    20 mei 2009 · 22 min

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    Citizens' Band (CB) radio isn't exactly up-and-coming technology, but it still keeps people connected. Explore the fascinating history of CB radio in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  3. Listener Mail Roundup 2

    18 mei 2009 · 24 min

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    You've got questions -- and the TechStuff guys have answers. Listen in as they tackle more listener mail, from online scams to overcharging batteries, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  4. What's the deal with BitTorrent?

    13 mei 2009 · 26 min

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    BitTorrent is a file-distribution method that allows you to download large files without using up tons of bandwidth. Learn more about this popular protocol in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  5. How Mobile Apps Stores Work

    11 mei 2009 · 26 min

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    Mobile applications stores for smart phones are the next big thing in telephone technology. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how these mobile apps stores work, what they're selling and how they got their start. Lees meer

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  6. Listener Mail Roundup

    6 mei 2009 · 23 min

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    Ever wanted to be a guest on TechStuff? If you've written to the guys, your letter might be in today's episode. Join Chris and Jonathan as they respond to listener mail in this feedback extravaganza from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  7. Windows 7 Preview

    4 mei 2009 · 28 min

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    Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear the TechStuff guys discuss the differences between the infamous Microsoft operating system Windows Vista and the upcoming version, Windows 7. Lees meer

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  8. Technology We Can Thank NASA For

    29 april 2009 · 23 min

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    We might not all grow up to be astronauts, but there are lots of everyday technologies that we can thank NASA for. Find out which technologies were space-tested before they landed on Earth in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  9. What are Mac clones?

    27 april 2009 · 27 min

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    Mac users swear by Apple products -- the style and innovation keep these customers coming back for more. But what about the foreign companies manufacturing reverse-engineered Apple clones? Tune in and learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  10. How RSS Works

    22 april 2009 · 25 min

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    RSS -- really simple syndication -- is a handy way to get updates from Web sites, and every user can configure his or her preferences. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how RSS works and how to use an RSS feed. Lees meer

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  11. What exactly is cloud gaming?

    20 april 2009 · 24 min

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    The phantom game console was designed to allow gamers to play any game from any system. The system hasn't panned out yet, but gamers still hope for cloud gaming capacities. Learn more about cloud gaming in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  12. How 9-1-1 Technology Works

    15 april 2009 · 25 min

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    The 9-1-1 emergency system seems pretty straightforward -- you dial 9-1-1 and rescue teams are dispatched. But as the TechStuff guys reveal in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com, there's a lot of technology behind the curtain. Lees meer

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  13. How 2G, 3G and 4G Cell Phone Networks Work

    13 april 2009 · 24 min

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    As cell phone technology evolves, so does the nomenclature. What's a 2G network? 3G? 4G? In this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com, the TechStuff guys give a detailed explanation of recent and emerging cell phone networks and technologies. Lees meer

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  14. Computer Virus Emergency Response Plan Go!

    8 april 2009 · 21 min

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    Computer viruses can be nasty customers, but there are ways to oust them that don't involve drastic measures. Tune in to hear the TechStuff guys detail ways to deal with computer virus emergencies in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  15. Digital Camera Tips

    6 april 2009 · 25 min

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    Digital cameras can take great pictures -- especially if you know how to use them well. Tune in to hear the TechStuff guys discuss some handy digital camera tips. Lees meer

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  16. Famous April Fool's Tech Pranks

    1 april 2009 · 27 min

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    On April 1, pranks run wild in the tech sector. In this podcast from HowStuffWorks, the TechStuff guys tickle your funny bone with a list of famous April Fool's tech pranks. Lees meer

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  17. The CTO and CIO of the United States

    31 maart 2009 · 20 min

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    As a candidate, Barack Obama promised to appoint a Chief Technology Officer. As president, he has appointed a Chief Information Officer. This podcast from HowStuffWorks.com takes a detailed look at these new positions. Lees meer

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  18. Are more expensive cables worth it?

    23 maart 2009 · 22 min

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    Is it safe to assume that expensive cables will outperform their cheaper counterparts? Not necessarily. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear the TechStuff guys debate the merits of costly cables. Lees meer

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  19. Cool Hardware Hacks

    18 maart 2009 · 27 min

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    Hackers tend to get a bad rap, but not all hacking is for nefarious purposes. Discover nifty ways to "hack," or repurpose, existing hardware in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  20. Is your ISP sniffing packets?

    16 maart 2009 · 23 min

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    Packets are tiny pieces of digital information that move across networks. In this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com, the Techstuff guys discuss the controversial phenomenon of packet "sniffing" by Internet Service Providers. Lees meer

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  21. What are virtual machines?

    11 maart 2009 · 15 min

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    Virtual machines can function as a 'machine inside a machine,' preventing two mutually incompatible applications from sabotaging each other. Tune in as the TechStuff crew takes a look at virtual machines in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  22. How Nanotechnology Works

    9 maart 2009 · 25 min

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    Nanotechnology is the science of building incredibly tiny machines. As manufacturing techniques improve, more nanotechnology may find its way to the market. Learn more about the history and future of nanotech in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  23. What the big deal with megapixels?

    4 maart 2009 · 17 min

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    Digital camera manufacturers frequently use megapixels in their marketing strategy -- but what exactly are megapixels? Do they make a difference? Listen in as our resident tech experts take a look at megapixels in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  24. What is MAME?

    2 maart 2009 · 26 min

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    Many older arcade games have disappeared, leaving nostalgic gamers with no access to their favorite games. Luckily for manufacturers, MAME has come along. Learn more about multiple arcade machine emulators in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  25. Whatever happened to...?

    25 februari 2009 · 25 min

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    From the Amiga to the Concorde jet, more than a few fascinating pieces of hardware have emerged only to disappear soon after. Listen in as the TechStuff crew takes a look at back at technologies that came and left in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  26. How Mac Viruses Work

    23 februari 2009 · 18 min

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    Apple computers used to have 'security through obscurity' because most hackers didn't bother writing computer viruses for a Mac. Now that appears to be changing -- learn why in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer

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  27. What's difference between LCD and plasma television?

    18 februari 2009 · 22 min

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    With the advent of LCD and plasma televisions, the reign of the cathode ray TV may have already ended -- but which new TV is the best? Tune in as our experts take a look at TV technology in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Lees meer

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  28. How Rechargeable Batteries Work

    16 februari 2009 · 17 min

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    Rechargeable batteries are used almost every mobile electronic device, but many consumers don't know how to maintain these batteries. Tune in as the TechStuff crew takes a look at proper battery care in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Lees meer

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  29. How Proxy Servers Work

    11 februari 2009 · 15 min

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    The internet can be thought of as a series of clients and servers, wherein clients request data from a server. A proxy server has the ability to intercept data from the original server. Learn more about proxy servers in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Lees meer

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  30. How can technology help me get healthy?

    9 februari 2009 · 20 min

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    With the advent of Wii Fit, consumers are coming to see video games as a way to get in shape, rather than fall into a sedentary lifestyle. Tune in to learn more about health and video games in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Lees meer

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  31. How 3-D Glasses Work

    4 februari 2009 · 23 min

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    3-D glasses have been around for a long time, but recent innovations have redefined the traditionally marginal role of this technology. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the future of 3-D technology. Lees meer

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  32. Will using multiple applications kill my computer?

    2 februari 2009 · 15 min

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    Most computer users run multiple applications at the same time -- this can often cause the computer to run more slowly. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about your computer's health. Lees meer

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  33. Can computers teach me to play music?

    28 januari 2009 · 20 min

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    Would you like a robotic piano teacher? The unprecedented popularity of Guitar Hero and Rock Band have prompted some gamers to learn actual instruments. Tune in as the TechStuff crew tackles the future of music education in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Lees meer

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  34. Why is President Obama's Blackberry such a big deal?

    26 januari 2009 · 21 min

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    After his election, Blackberry enthusiast Barack Obama faced a dilemma -- should he give up the Blackberry or break from tradition and become the first president with email? Tune in as the TechStuff crew takes a look at President Obama's Blackberry. Lees meer

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  35. How Smartphones Work

    21 januari 2009 · 20 min

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    Your average cell phone boasts some pretty cool features, but Smartphones have taken things to a whole new level. Get the lowdown on these versatile gadgets in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Lees meer

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  36. GPS Games People Play

    19 januari 2009 · 21 min

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    GPS receivers are great for navigation, but they have another surprising application: games. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to get the goods on geocaching, geodashing and other GPS games. Lees meer

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  37. The 2009 Consumer Electronics Show

    14 januari 2009 · 24 min

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    From 3-dimensional TV displays to wireless battery chargers, the 2009 CES ushered in a wave of emerging technologies. Check in with the Techs tuff crew to learn more about the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Lees meer

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  38. What is phishing?

    12 januari 2009 · 21 min

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    Phishers send emails to strangers, hoping to swindle them out of thousands of dollars. From the notorious Nigerian email scams to fake hard-luck stories, phishing scams depend on the greed of online victims. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Lees meer

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  39. The Team's Favorite Tech Toys

    7 januari 2009 · 21 min

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    Listen in as the Techstuff team reveals their favorite tech toys, distractions and hobbies in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Lees meer

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  40. Will the internet kill television?

    5 januari 2009 · 22 min

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    With the advent of streaming internet video, some believe the days of traditional television are nearing an end. Check in with the Techstuff crew as they take a look at the relationship between the internet and television in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Lees meer

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  41. How Bill Gates and Steve Jobs Work, Part 2

    31 december 2008 · 26 min

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    Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are giants in the computing world -- and they have more in common than you might suspect. Listen in as the Techstuff team reviews the parallels between Jobs and Gates in their first two-part podcast from HowStuffWorks. Lees meer

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  42. Tech Predictions for 2009

    29 december 2008 · 25 min

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    From Steve Job's successor to the future of the internet, the Techstuff team is chock full of predictions for 2009. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more. Lees meer

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  43. How Bill Gates and Steve Jobs Work, Part 1

    24 december 2008 · 25 min

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    Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are giants in the computing world -- and they have more in common than you might suspect. Listen in as the Techstuff team reviews the parallels between Jobs and Gates in their first two-part podcast from HowStuffWorks. Lees meer

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  44. The TechStuff Christmas List

    22 december 2008 · 25 min

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    Listen in as the TechStuff team reviews the latest round of sleek and super-advanced technology (just in time for Christmas) in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Lees meer

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  45. How Streaming Video Works

    17 december 2008 · 19 min

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    Streaming video allows internet users to watch content without downloading an entire movie or show. Listen in as the Techstuff team takes a look at the nature, legality and future of streaming video sites in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Lees meer

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  46. How Net Neutrality Works

    15 december 2008 · 19 min

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    Net neutrality is the concept that a computer user should have the same access to webpages regardless of the ISP or site visited. However, several ISPs are attempting to change this situation. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more. Lees meer

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  47. How iPhone Applications Work

    10 december 2008 · 28 min

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    Each day, more and more applications for the iPhone find their way into the marketplace and individual phones. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the capabilities and limitations of iPhone applications. Lees meer

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  48. How MMORPGS Work

    8 december 2008 · 21 min

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    Massively multiplayer online role playing games -- or MMORPGs -- are games in which a player takes on a fictional persona in a virtual world. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about MMORPGs, and why they've become so popular. Lees meer

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  49. What tools do the HowStuffWorks writers use?

    3 december 2008 · 25 min

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    In this episode the Techstuff crew reviews the browsers, software and other applications they use to research podcasts and articles. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast for a behind-the-scenes look at the tech writers' tool chest. Lees meer

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  50. Can I use TiVo with my PC?

    1 december 2008 · 18 min

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    TiVo is a brand of digital video recorder that allows users to record programs from television and watch the programming at their leisure. But can this functionality work with a computer? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more. Lees meer

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