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[Stephen Loosley]

Hi all,

Ahh .. an interesting email edition of 'How Stuff Works' today.

Although they have lots of sections, I've found they are especially
good at explaining info-technology. For example here is the 'table
of contents' for their first article, on computer ethernets (networks),
today. Although their articles can be rather basic I have found they
are excellent resource for students in many many areas of science.

Cheers all
Stephen Loosley

How Ethernet Works

1.  Introduction to How Ethernet Works 
2. Why Network? 
3. Local Area vs. Wide Area 
4. The Ethernet 
5. Ethernet Basics 
6. Ethernet Terminology 
7. Ethernet Medium 
8. CSMA/CD 
9. Collision Detection 
10. Limitations of Ethernet 
11. Repeaters 
12. Segmentation 
13. Bridges 
14. Routers: Logical Segmentation 
15. Switched Ethernet 
16. Full-duplex Ethernet 
17. Ethernet or 802.3? 
18. Alternative Network Technologies: Token Ring 
19. Alternative Network Technologies: Asynchronous transfer mode 
20. Lots More Information 


At 11:00 PM 9/08/2007, HowStuffWorks wrote:

August 9, 2007
http://www.howstuffworks.com/rss-feeds.htm 
RSS|computers & electronics

This Week's Highlights:

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ethernet.htm 
How Ethernet Works

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm 
How E-mail Works

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm 
How Surge Protectors Work

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm 
How Circuit Breakers Work

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm 
How Cold Heat Soldering Iron Works

http://science.howstuffworks.com/question173.htm 
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.

  This week's trivia question:What is the standard voltage for normal household and office wiring? 
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm 
Find out here  
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ethernet.htm 

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ethernet.htm 
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.
    This week's video:
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm 
How E-mail Works- The advent of e-mail changed the art of letter writing. Watch this HowStuffWorks
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm 
videoto learn how the system keeps you connected by routing billions of e-mails each day.
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-video.htm 

    Also at HowStuffWorks:
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm 

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm 
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.

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm 

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm 
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.

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm 

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm 
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.

Coming Soon:
-How Instant Messaging Works (updated version)

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Cheers people
Stephen Loosley