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Jan · 09-05-2006, 06:56 PM

When you get a chance, check out How Stuff Works.

This site explains things in simple terms and also has ilustrations that are easy to follow. Its great for us newbies.

For example you can search for "web server". Go past the featured sponsors and go to How Stuff Works and click the title of interest. Once there, find "table of contents" and you can choose how "web server" is explained to you, for example-introduction, basic process, behind the scenes, etc. Its great for lots of topics besides computer stuff. Auto stuff, science stuff, and money stuff are some of the other topics they have.

KSRothwell · 09-05-2006, 07:01 PM

Thats pretty cool Jan, thanks

dxearner · 09-05-2006, 08:58 PM

This site is old. Thanks for the heads up though.

pyrhho · 09-06-2006, 08:57 AM

yeah it is old-school.. still a gooder tho. didn't know it had much for computer stuff. thanks.

Jan · 09-06-2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxearner

This site is old. Thanks for the heads up though.

You are welcome. What is old to some is new to others! So, since you are familiar with it, what do you think of the site for a newbie learning how internet things work?

Popular searches for computer stuff

BitTorrent
Graphics Card
Podcasting
RAM
Spam
Wi-Fi
WiMAX

Popular Articles for computer stuff

How Computer Viruses Work

How Cable Modems Work

How Digg Works

How Liquid-cooled PCs Work

How Parallel Ports Work

Jdog · 09-06-2006, 05:00 PM

I had a "how stuff works" book when I was a kid. It was cool, I remember reading things like how brakes work. There was always this stupid wooly mammoth thing in the graphics though.

Stanley · 09-06-2006, 05:15 PM

I remember (years ago) seeing that site way before it was sold and became what it is today. The old site was well organized and had way less advertising.

dxearner · 09-07-2006, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan

You are welcome. What is old to some is new to others! So, since you are familiar with it, what do you think of the site for a newbie learning how internet things work?

Popular searches for computer stuff

BitTorrent
Graphics Card
Podcasting
RAM
Spam
Wi-Fi
WiMAX

Popular Articles for computer stuff

How Computer Viruses Work

How Cable Modems Work

How Digg Works

How Liquid-cooled PCs Work

How Parallel Ports Work

I think this site can be a limited resouce for newbies. I only found a couple articles that would pertain to people in here (For example one on how search engines work, how digg works, internet marketing, banner advertising). Some articles were helpful in getting the lingo down and the general gist of how things work. Other than that dont expect things layout in a way that is very reliable or current. Like I said it is a alright resource but better things can be found here. Thanks again for the idea and heads up.

hitzatak · 09-08-2006, 02:52 AM

Try www.wikihow.com that's cool too. Search for the "how to brew cheap wine" article. That's gold

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Jan Resident GILF Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 1,151 iTrader: 13 / 100%	How stuff works When you get a chance, check out How Stuff Works. This site explains things in simple terms and also has ilustrations that are easy to follow. Its great for us newbies. For example you can search for "web server". Go past the featured sponsors and go to How Stuff Works and click the title of interest. Once there, find "table of contents" and you can choose how "web server" is explained to you, for example-introduction, basic process, behind the scenes, etc. Its great for lots of topics besides computer stuff. Auto stuff, science stuff, and money stuff are some of the other topics they have. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Failure is when you stop trying...DON'T STOP TRYING! 24 hour article delivery Jan's Writing Services Jan's Ideas Ways to Save Money

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pyrhho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yeah it is old-school.. still a gooder tho. didn't know it had much for computer stuff. thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Jdog Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,324 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I had a "how stuff works" book when I was a kid. It was cool, I remember reading things like how brakes work. There was always this stupid wooly mammoth thing in the graphics though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Copeac Rocks! Bluehat SEO Must Read!

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Stanley Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,418 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I remember (years ago) seeing that site way before it was sold and became what it is today. The old site was well organized and had way less advertising. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-08-2006, 02:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
hitzatak Bangin' the Kok Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 927 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Try www.wikihow.com that's cool too. Search for the "how to brew cheap wine" article. That's gold Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Left of Me a Thai magazine scans website featuring hot, sexy, beautiful Thai girls.

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