The Top Tech News Stories of 2012: Part 2

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The Top Tech News Stories of 2012: Part 2

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Dec 26, 2012

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What were some of the big scientific discoveries of 2012? What were some of the big social media stories? What happened at RIM? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a look back on the year in tech in the conclusion of this two-part episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Dec 26, 2012

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How Printers Work: The swift evolution of printing technology has spawned several types of printers. Check out the HowStuffWorks web site to learn more about the history and future of printers. by TechStuff
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How Digital Rights Management Works: Digital Rights Management -- or DRM -- is a method through which content providers attempt to prevent consumers from distributing content without the approval of content providers. Learn more about the DRM controversy in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. by TechStuff
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How Bluetooth Works: Security is a concern in any wireless network setup. People sending sensitive information over a wireless connection need to take precautions to make sure those signals aren't intercepted. Learn more about Bluetooth security in our HowStuffWorks article. by TechStuff
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How Web Browser Updates Work: As the capacity and complexity of the internet grows, browsers also become more complex. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the future of web browsing. by TechStuff
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How does the economy affect the tech sector?: As the US economy struggles, every sector of business suffers -- even the technical industries. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about how the economic downturn affects hi-tech companies. by TechStuff
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How LCDs Work: You probably use items containing an LCD (liquid crystal display) every day. This technology can be found in laptops computers, digital clocks, ovens and CD players. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how these LCDs work. by TechStuff
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How Internet Trolls Work: On the internet, a 'troll' is an individual with an overwhelming desire to stir up trouble with inflammatory comments and images. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about internet trolls. by TechStuff
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Do violent video games lead to real violence?: Despite numerous studies, the jury's still out on violence in video games: do they make gamers more likely to commit violent acts, or function as a means of catharsis? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about violence and video games. by TechStuff
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How the Merger of Sirius and XM Will Work: Satellite radio allows listeners to access radio stations without sitting through radio ads. Only two companies -- Sirius and XM Radio -- have attained a measure of success in this industry. Visit our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the merger. by TechStuff
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Will using multiple applications kill my computer?: Most computer users run multiple applications at the same time -- this can often cause the computer to run more slowly. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about your computer's health. by TechStuff
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How Parental Controls Work: Parental controls are designed to prevent children from spending too much time on a computer, or from visiting inappropriate web sites. This technology can also be used in the workplace. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more. by TechStuff
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What is phishing?: Phishers send emails to strangers, hoping to swindle them out of thousands of dollars. From the notorious Nigerian email scams to fake hard-luck stories, phishing scams depend on the greed of online victims. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks podcast. by TechStuff
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