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How Electronic Publishing Works
Consumers are increasingly purchasing books in a digital format. But ...
Consumers are increasingly purchasing books in a digital format. But what is the role of a publisher in this changing industry? How does this differ from traditional publishing? What are the challenges facing publishers in this era? Tune in to learn more.
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How Solar Panels Work
Solar panels have loads of potential -- but how do ...
Solar panels have loads of potential -- but how do they work, exactly, and why aren't they more widespread? Join Jonathan and Chris as they break down the mechanics of solar panels, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of this technology.
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How Theremins Work
So what exactly is a theremin? It's got an unmistakably ...
So what exactly is a theremin? It's got an unmistakably unique sound, and it's one of the world's first electronic musical instruments. Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore all things theremin, from the story of its inventor to playing techniques.
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Tech and the UK Riots
During the recent riots, looters used technology to coordinate their ...
During the recent riots, looters used technology to coordinate their activities. But which technologies did the rioters depend on the most? Is shutting down communications systems ever a good idea? Join Chris and Jonathan to learn more.
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Anonymity
Is it possible that privacy is becoming less of a ...
Is it possible that privacy is becoming less of a social norm? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan explore how the internet and online social networks have influenced changing attitudes about personal privacy. Tune in to learn more.
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Digital Theft
Although digital storage has several obvious benefits, files stored on ...
Although digital storage has several obvious benefits, files stored on hard drives and online can still be stolen by savvy thieves. But how? Tune in to learn more about digital theft.
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What will the Internet be like in 5 years?
In a relatively short amount of time, the internet has ...
In a relatively short amount of time, the internet has expanded across the globe and quickly evolved into a world-changing force. But what will it be like in the future? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explore the possible future of the internet.
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What is a router?
Routers are common in offices and homes across the planet, ...
Routers are common in offices and homes across the planet, but what do they actually do? What is network address translation? Join Chris and Jonathan as they break down the science behind routers.
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Electronics 101: Logic Gates
What is a logic gate? To answer this question, we'll ...
What is a logic gate? To answer this question, we'll need to start with the binary system. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the function of logic gates and a nifty little thing called Boolean logic.
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Air Conditioners
Air conditioners are a nifty -- and sometime life-saving -- ...
Air conditioners are a nifty -- and sometime life-saving -- invention, but how does an air conditioner make air cooler? What does a compressor do? What’s a swamp cooler? Tune in for answers to these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff.
