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It's All Geek To Me: Saving Past Data, Part 5

David Pogue discusses the life expectancy of today's digital storage formats. Learn more about digital media in this video.


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Computer Tour

Computer Tour (3:24)

Have you ever wondered what is on the inside of your computer? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks as we take you on a tour of your computer.

BumpTop Desktops

BumpTop Desktops (6:36)

Watch this video from TED to hear from Anand Agarawala as he demos his BumpTop desktop. The BumpTop is a user interface that takes the usual desktop metaphor to new heights. You have to see this to believe it.

Episode 6 - Home Network Primer

Episode 6 - Home Network Primer (14:40)

In episode 6, we show you how to setup a basic home network. Also discuss Internet connection types and wired and wireless routers. Plus Biff takes a pratfall in an outtake (back end of the episode). He was very embarrassed.

$100 Laptop

$100 Laptop (16:33)

Watch this video from TED to hear from the founder of the One Laptop Per Child organization, Nicholas Negroponte. Nicholas is also the founder of the MIT Media Laboratory.

Episode 65 - Home Network Basics

Episode 65 - Home Network Basics (9:31)

Watch this video about home networks on HowStuffWorks. Andy and Sean from LabRats.tv discuss home network routers and WiFi. Learn how to set up a home network in this video from LabRats.tv

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It's All Geek to Me: Saving Battery Power on a Laptop

It's All Geek to Me: Saving Battery Power on a Laptop (1:15)

New York Times tech writer David Pogue gives tricks on how to prolong your battery life on an airplane. Learn more on The Science Channel's "It's All Geek to Me."

Saving Past Data Part 3

Saving Past Data Part 3 (2:17)

David explores techniques for rescuing data from obsolete floppy disks.

It's All Geek to Me: Laptop Battery Life

It's All Geek to Me: Laptop Battery Life (1:25)

David Pogue shows tricks for squeezing the maximum juice out of your laptop battery. Learn more about laptops in this video.

It's All Geek To Me: Saving Past Data, Part 5

It's All Geek To Me: Saving Past Data, Part 5 (0:52)

David Pogue discusses the life expectancy of today's digital storage formats. Learn more about digital media in this video.

It's All Geek To Me: Saving Past Data, Part 4

It's All Geek To Me: Saving Past Data, Part 4 (1:45)

Migrating your old photo prints, slides and negatives to digital formats is easier than you might think. Learn more about digital media in this video.

It's All Geek To Me: Saving Past Data, Part 2

It's All Geek To Me: Saving Past Data, Part 2 (9:17)

Find out how to make high-quality transfers of old film to digital media. Learn more about digital media in this video.

How to Install a Graphics Card

How to Install a Graphics Card (2:20)

The graphics card enables your computer to play games and movies. In this HowStuffWorks video you'll learn how to install a graphics card yourself.

Computer Tour

Computer Tour (3:24)

Have you ever wondered what is on the inside of your computer? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks as we take you on a tour of your computer.

How to Install RAM to a Desktop Computer

How to Install RAM to a Desktop Computer (1:43)

Everyone wants more RAM in their computer, but it can be a frightening task. This video from HowStuffWorks will show you how to install RAM into your computer.

How to Add RAM to a Laptop

How to Add RAM to a Laptop (1:12)

Upgrading your laptop can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Add RAM to your laptop with the help of this HowStuffWorks video.