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Computer Science Basics
These articles cover some of the basics of Computer Science and programming.
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Cloudflare
Back in November of 2025, Cloudflare experienced a technical outage. Though you may not have heard of Cloudflare before, you have likely visited at least one website that is, to some degree, connected with Cloudflare.
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The Hexadecimal Number System
Did you know that there are number systems that use more than ten symbols? One such number system that is widely used in the world of technology is the hexadecimal system. The hexadecimal system uses sixteen symbols to count with.
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Uptime: Why You Should Restart Your Device
If you have ever listened to any shows, movies, or podcasts that talk about technology, you have likely heard the word “uptime”. This is the amount of time a system, computer, or other piece of technology spends “up”, or online/operational.
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Networking Hardware: Hubs vs Switches
Hubs and switches are two of the basic pieces of networking hardware that you should know. They help to connect computers together to form networks.
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File Permisions In Linux
File permission management allows for greater control over who can do what with files or even computer systems. Knowing how to modify file permissions in Linux is a useful skill to have.
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How to Navigate the Linux Filesystem Via Command Line
Whether you are beginning to learn the ins and outs of Linux or have been using Linux for years, it is great to know how to use the command line to navigate through the filesystem.
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Language Overview: Python
Python is a versatile and widely-known programming language. It is often used in data science, machine learning, and software development, and is generally cleaner and easier to read. Knowing some of the basic qualities of Python is a great way to start learning the language.
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What are HDD and SSD?
Whether you are buying a prebuilt computer or plan to build one on your own, you have likely encountered the terms “HDD” and “SSD” when deciding on what type of storage you want for your device. Hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) are the two primary types of computer storage available for purchase, and both options have their benefits and drawbacks.
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Language Overview: HTML
If you have ever visited a website, you have interacted with HTML. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a way in which websites can be built and is a useful language to learn if one wants to go into web development.
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The Binary Number System
As humans, many of us are naturally used to the decimal number system, but computers do not count in decimal. Instead, they use the binary number system.
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Operating Systems: The Basics
To plenty of people, computers seem to work like magic. However, the operating system (OS) is what allows your computer to do its tasks and work effectively.
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Language Overview: Java
Java is likely one of the most well-known programming languages due to its versatility and object-oriented nature. Being a popular choice for a programming language, it is good to know the basics of Java as well as some of its history.
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