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CNBC Explains: Technology

  • Cloud Computing: CNBC Explains Tuesday, 11 Jun 2013 | 12:49 PM ET

    Cloud computing means being able to access the Internet anywhere, anytime and being able to use any and all of the data and applications you want.

  • Malware: CNBC Explains Monday, 22 Aug 2011 | 11:03 AM ET
    Hand using mouse with laptop

    It's hard to stay out of trouble on the Internet. Even if you avoid sites with questionable content, there are plenty of pitfalls and traps that subtly install programs which then wreak havoc on your computer.

  • 4G: CNBC Explains Friday, 16 Sep 2011 | 1:20 PM ET
    The new Sprint HTC Evo 4G smartphone is displayed at the International CTIA Wireless 2010 convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center March 24, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CTIA is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry.

    The transition to the next generation of wireless communications is already under way. The latest is called 4G — and all of the carriers are peppering their marketing with the phrase.

  • High Frequency Trading: CNBC Explains Thursday, 24 Jan 2013 | 2:34 PM ET

    There may be no better example of how fast things have become than by looking at high frequency trading in the markets. CNBC explains.

  • Denial of Service Attack: CNBC Explains Thursday, 24 Jan 2013 | 2:22 PM ET

    There are times when websites — particularly financial sites — are purposely disrupted. These are called denial of service attacks. CNBC explains.

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