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• ARM Holdings primer
  Thursday 7 December 2000 – 07:34
  Though ARM Holdings of Cambridge, England is not well-known outside the chip business, its Advanced RISC Machines technology is becoming "the de facto standard for wireless devices in much the same way that chips based on the x86 instruction set have become the standard for the personal computer." Most mobile phones rely on ARM's chip technology, as do several new handheld computers.

• Primer: Scene Graphs Explained*
  Monday 10 January 2000 – 06:00
  One of the most interesting primers, and explanations of scene graphs I have read is provided here. Essential reading for the 3D enthusiast.
• A THG Primer: CRT Guide*
  Wednesday 28 November 2001 – 06:00
  We dig into the heart of a CRT display. Why it's better to shop offline than online for a monitor. How to keep your monitor in peak condition. Why no two monitors are ever alike.
• The Server Primer, Part 2*
  Tuesday 3 April 2007 – 03:21
  Now that we know about server hardware, it's time to discuss server environments, categories, features and service.
• The Server Primer, Part 1*
  Tuesday 13 March 2007 – 01:11
  Where are the differences between consumer hardware and professional server products? Tom's Hardware evaluates professional components and their characteristics.
• The Printed Circuit Board Primer*
  Friday 10 August 2001 – 07:00
  A fine printed circuit board (PCB) is a mixture of high art, and solid engineering. Here is a short primer on what goes into the making of a PCB, the terminology, and the features that enhance reliability, and lower cost.