Magnets - how DO they work? We've got the answer for you, plus a bunch of weird fun magnet facts - where they got their names, why hitting some stuff with a hammer can turn it into magnets, and even why we feed magnets to cows, on purpose.

Today's data storage solutions have an expiration date. What's on the horizon to replace them?

From floppy disks to thumb drives, every method of storing data eventually becomes obsolete. What if we could find a way to store all the world's data forever? Bioinformatician Dina Zielinski shares the science behind a solution that's...

From taking your files ransom to foiling uranium enrichment, here are five more computer viruses that you really want to avoid.

Our brains aren't exactly like a computer's hard drive, but it can still be fun to think about just how much storage space we have in our noggins.

The modern hard drive is an object that can likely hold more information than your local library. But how does it store so much information in such a small space? Kanawat Senanan details the generations of engineers, material scientists,...

As human beings, we get used to "the way things are" really fast. But for designers, the way things are is an opportunity ... Could things be better? How? In this funny, breezy talk, the man behind the iPod and the Nest thermostat shares...

City agencies have access to a wealth of data and statistics reflecting every part of urban life. But as data analyst Ben Wellington suggests in this entertaining talk, sometimes they just don't know what to do with it. He shows how a...

Curious about genetics? Dig in a little deeper with this special SciShow Talk Show featuring science writer and 2016 Stephen Jay Gould prize winner Carl Zimmer talking about what he did after receiving himself on a hard drive.

So we’ve talked about computer memory a couple times in this series, but what we haven’t talked about is storage. Data written to storage, like your hard drive, is a little different, because it will still be there even if the power goes...

In this video, we will look at other malware that can harm your computer system or your network.

In this video, discover how server virtualization enables the creation of multiple virtual machines on a single physical server.

In this informative module, you will learn—at a basic level—all about encryption, why it is so very important to enforce security and privacy, and then you will be presented with some common encryption solutions you can use both at home...

You will be presented with some of the main ways in which Apple protects you from evilness on the Internet, as well as some general things you can do to protect yourself whilst using a Mac computer.

Educate on various security threats targeting Linux systems and how to protect against them, ensuring a secure IT environment.

A video titled "Signal Storage and Transmission" identifies how digital and analog signals are stored and transmitted.

This video provides a basic overview of the key components inside a computer, such as the motherboard, CPU, RAM, hard drive, and power supply unit. It explains their functions and how they work together to make a computer operate. The...

This video provides an insightful look into the internal components of a computer, breaking down the functions of key parts that enable the computer to operate effectively. It starts by introducing the motherboard as the central circuit...

This video provides essential tips for protecting your computer and keeping it running smoothly. It covers the importance of using antivirus programs, regular updates, and backup solutions to safeguard your files and personal data. By...

Why do we dream? What do dreams mean? What are dreams? We know that we dream while we are asleep. Sleep can be divided into two categories rapid eye movement or REM sleep, and non-REM sleep. When you fall...

The common interpretation of entropy is that it is a measure of disorder in the universe. The universe is on path to more and more disorder. And this is the reason time is thought to flow forward.Is entropy a...

Howcast - Learn how to restore computer files you deleted accidentally from computer expert Yoav Erez in this Howcast video about wireless network technology.

Howcast - If you're confused when it comes to your hard drive's format, this guide will show you the way to get the most out of your system.

Howcast - If your hard drive is getting slower and you need to allocate space, this guide will show you how to pick up the pace with partitions.