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How Computers Work

Learn about computers and how they work.
Click-N-Learn
Rather you're a novice, junior or master, you can learn more about computer parts and how they work by clicking on the computer parts.
Computer Demolition : Understanding about Technology
Computer Demolition demystifies Technology by having kids disassemble and explore older Personal Computers. They begin to understand the Technology of today by Taking It Apart!
Computer Lessons for Kids and Small Adults
Computers can be a lot of fun and they can also be very confusing. The more you know about them, the more fun they are.  
Computer Museum History Center
An international resource for research into the history of computing.
Dissect a Disk
Find out how a floppy disk works by prying apart an old disk and examining the parts and how they work.
How Modems Work
Learn how your modem works.
How Things Work: The Modem
Find out what a modem is and how it works.
Intel Museum
Explore the pages of this site and interact with Web movies to learn more about the museum and computer chips.
Internet and Email
Learn how the internet and email work and learn the terms and definitions.
Technology for Country Folk
In this day and age, we often forget that not everyone grew up with technology, so here to help bridge the gap, is Technology for Country Folk.

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