Yes Stephen, a very good collection. <br><br>I have been using the print friendly mode / Aardvark and PDFCreator to create PDF versions of some of these (without the advertising) to upload to our class Moodle.<br><br>Regards Roland
<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 10/08/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">Stephen Loosley</b> <<a href="mailto:stephen@melbpc.org.au">stephen@melbpc.org.au</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
Hi all,<br><br>Ahh .. an interesting email edition of 'How Stuff Works' today.<br><br>Although they have lots of sections, I've found they are especially<br>good at explaining info-technology. For example here is the 'table
<br>of contents' for their first article, on computer ethernets (networks),<br>today. Although their articles can be rather basic I have found they<br>are excellent resource for students in many many areas of science.
<br><br>Cheers all<br>Stephen Loosley<br><br>How Ethernet Works<br><br>1. Introduction to How Ethernet Works<br>2. Why Network?<br>3. Local Area vs. Wide Area<br>4. The Ethernet<br>5. Ethernet Basics<br>6. Ethernet Terminology
<br>7. Ethernet Medium<br>8. CSMA/CD<br>9. Collision Detection<br>10. Limitations of Ethernet<br>11. Repeaters<br>12. Segmentation<br>13. Bridges<br>14. Routers: Logical Segmentation<br>15. Switched Ethernet<br>16. Full-duplex Ethernet
<br>17. Ethernet or 802.3?<br>18. Alternative Network Technologies: Token Ring<br>19. Alternative Network Technologies: Asynchronous transfer mode<br>20. Lots More Information<br><br><br>At 11:00 PM 9/08/2007, HowStuffWorks wrote:
<br><br>August 9, 2007<br><a href="http://www.howstuffworks.com/rss-feeds.htm">http://www.howstuffworks.com/rss-feeds.htm</a><br>RSS|computers & electronics<br><br>This Week's Highlights:<br><br><a href="http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ethernet.htm">
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ethernet.htm</a><br>How Ethernet Works<br><br><a href="http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm">http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm</a><br>How E-mail Works<br><br><a href="http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm">
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm</a><br>How Surge Protectors Work<br><br><a href="http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm">http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm</a>
<br>How Circuit Breakers Work<br><br><a href="http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm">http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm</a><br>How Cold Heat Soldering Iron Works<br><br><a href="http://science.howstuffworks.com/question173.htm">
http://science.howstuffworks.com/question173.htm</a><br>What is the heat index that the weatherperson talks about during the summer?- A massive heat wave is afflicting much of the eastern and southeastern United States. If you live in these areas, you've likely heard someone talking about the heat
index.Find out what the heat index is and what it means about the scorching temperatures outside.<br><br> This week's trivia question:What is the standard voltage for normal household and office wiring?<br><a href="http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm">
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm</a><br>Find out here<br><a href="http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ethernet.htm">http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ethernet.htm</a><br><br><a href="http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ethernet.htm">
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ethernet.htm</a><br>How Ethernet Works- You're probably using it right now. Ethernet is one of the most common computer-networking components and its standardization has created many wireless possibilities. Find out what Ethernet is, how it was created and how it coordinates a computer network.
<br> This week's video:<br><a href="http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm">http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm</a><br>How E-mail Works- The advent of e-mail changed the art of letter writing. Watch this HowStuffWorks
<br><a href="http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm">http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm</a><br>videoto learn how the system keeps you connected by routing billions of e-mails each day.<br><a href="http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm">
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm</a><br><br> Also at HowStuffWorks:<br><a href="http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm">http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm</a><br><br><a href="http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm">
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm</a><br>How Surge Protectors Work- When you put together a computer system, one piece of standard equipment you'll probably buy is a surge protector. Most designs serve one immediately obvious function -- they let you plug multiple components into one power outlet. Learn more about how surge protectors work.
<br><br><a href="http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm">http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm</a><br><br><a href="http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm">http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm
</a><br>How Circuit Breakers Work- The circuit breaker is one of the most important safety mechanisms in your home. Without it, the risk of fire would skyrocket. Learn how circuit breakers and fuses monitor electrical current and how they cut off the power when current levels get too high.
<br><br><a href="http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm">http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm</a><br><br><a href="http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm">http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm
</a><br>How Cold Heat Soldering Iron Works- Cold Heat seems to have everything. But reviewers either love the tool or hate it, and some people question whether it's really "new" at all. Learn Cold Heat's secrets.
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