#665 How does Ransomware work?
How does Ransomware work? By infecting the computer, encrypting all the files, and then trying to sell the victim the decryption key. […]
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#647 How does a 3D printer work?
How does a 3D printer work? There are four different methods of 3D printing. Fused deposition modeling, stereolithography, digital light processing, and […]
#547 How is the Internet connected between countries?
How is the Internet connected between countries? Countries are connected by over 500 underwater communications cables. Many people (myself included), think that […]
#511 How does a laser printer work?
How does a laser printer work? They use static electricity to imprint an image onto the paper. Inkjet printers and laser printers […]
#499 How does computer encryption work?
How does computer encryption work? Most computer encryption works by using prime numbers. What is computer encryption? It is basically a form […]
#482 What is a Distributed Denial of Service attack?
What is a Distributed Denial of Service attack (DDoS)? It is when someone tries to shut down a machine or a network […]
#248 How does a touchscreen work?
I learned this today. A touchscreen works because a tiny electric current is sent to your finger, which allows the device to […]
#195 How do fiber optic cables work?
I learned this today. A fiber optic cable works by sending information encoded in a beam of light. Different technologies send information […]
#153 What is the dark web and how does it work?
I learned this today. What is the dark web and how does it work? The dark web is the part of the […]
#135 How does Bluetooth work?
I learned this today. Bluetooth is a short range, low power technology that can transmit data over radio waves. Bluetooth works on […]