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The IPv6 Switchover
Communication on the internet occurs via small packets of data ...
Communication on the internet occurs via small packets of data routed across networks. The packets of data don't make much sense without some way to re-assemble them. Tune in as Jonathan and Chris explore the changing nature of internet protocol.
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TechStuff Tackles Minecraft
Minecraft took the gamin world by storm -- but what ...
Minecraft took the gamin world by storm -- but what exactly is it, and what makes this game so special? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at Minecraft, including how players can build virtual computers in the game.
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Tech Rivalries: Google vs. the World
Google's a lot more than a search engine. Their business ...
Google's a lot more than a search engine. Their business interests are tremendously varied and continually expanding -- meaning they've become involved in more than their fair share of rivalries. But who are Google's rivals, exactly? Tune in to find out.
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Eureka! Archimedes!
Who was Archimedes, and what did he actually invent? Join ...
Who was Archimedes, and what did he actually invent? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at the works of Archimedes -- including his historically famous, controversial death ray design.
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What is gamification?
Gamification is exactly what it sounds like -- adding an ...
Gamification is exactly what it sounds like -- adding an aspect of gameplay to an activity. So why would someone add a game layer on top of an application or service -- and how old is gamification, exactly? Join Chris and Jonathan to learn more.
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The Current Wars
Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla were both pioneers of electricity. ...
Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla were both pioneers of electricity. However, the two both advocated differing forms of electric power: Direct current and alternating current. Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the infamous current war.
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What is Arduino?
Most people have heard about open source software -- but ...
Most people have heard about open source software -- but what about open source hardware? Join Jonathan and Chris as they take a closer look at the open source phenomenon known as Arduino.
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SXSW Interactive 2011
Today the TechStuff guys are heading west. And also south. ...
Today the TechStuff guys are heading west. And also south. Well, to be absolutely accurate, they're heading to SXSW, one the most popular annual conferences in the United States. But what is it, exactly, and what goes on there? Tune in to learn more.
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How Radio Works
Radios are fascinating -- but how do they work? In ...
Radios are fascinating -- but how do they work? In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris tackle some of the fundamental processes of radio. Tune in to learn more about radio waves, radio stations and more.
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The PSN Fiasco
What happened to the PlayStation Network? Is credit card fraud ...
What happened to the PlayStation Network? Is credit card fraud the worst thing that could happen to you? Join Jonathan and Chris as they explain the recent hacks of the PlayStation Network, and how these hacks may affect you.
