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The Computer Inside
1997
Computers are everywhere but how do you learn about all the inner workings of this mysterious technology? Bytes, what are they? Kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, it can be so confusing. Here are some straightforward explanations of some of the most commonly-asked computer questions. How does the mouse work? What are those funny three-letter words at the end of a file name? If you've asked, this site may have the answer.