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Digital Technologies! How Stuff Works is a great place to come to learn about how things work in the world around you! Have you ever wondered how the engine in your car works or what makes the inside of your refrigerator cold? Then How Stuff Works is the place for you! Visit often and sign up for the HSW Newsletter to get the latest news! How Bytes and Bits Work - If you've ever wondered about bits, bytes, mega and giga, this article will explain it all! How Boolean Logic Works - Boolean logic lies at the heart of the digital revolution - learn all about gates and logical components! How Electronic Gates Work - Shows you how to get started with your own experiments using 7400 series TTL gates! How a Digital Clock Works - Learn all about what makes digital clocks and wristwatches tick, plus learn how to create your own! How Microcontrollers Work - Most modern electronic devices (TVs, VCRs, cell phones, etc.) contain an embedded microcontroller - learn how they work, plus experiment with one of your own! There are hundreds of articles at How Stuff Works! To see them all go to the Home Page or see The BIG List!

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