How Technology Works
Understand the inner workings of everyday technology from online platforms to computer hardware.
How Strong Passwords Work
How Video Compression Works
How Recommendation Engines Work
How Wireless Communication Works
How GPS Works
How Computer Memory Works
Course description
How do computers and smartphones transmit data, track location, and store information? What algorithmic processes govern online interactions for millions of people every day? What factors make a password strong? How do apps personalize content recommendations? Unpack algorithmic principles and hardware functions that lie at the core of consumer technologies we use every day.