About Computers: The Beams That Pass Through Us

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor If I had a superpower that would let me see electromagnetic waves, I'm sure that my brain would instantly overload! In our small home alone, my wife and I have 7 computers, 4 mobile devices, 3 routers, 2 high-def TV's, and pretty soon a Pebble watch. I'm kind of scared to think about the low-level radiation that comes from our devices. Can you imagine the invisible signals that transmit amongst the millions of devices in the computer world? Wireless Networking and Your Health It's unsettling when you actually stop and think about it: how much electromagnetic radiation is passing through us every day of our techno lives? Cell phone signals, wireless network signals, radio and GPS signals: how do these EM transmissions affect our bodies and our nervous systems? About.com takes a closer look at the cutting edge research on this (somewhat frightening) topic... Search Related Topics:  types of wireless transmitters  wireless signal interference  What's Trending on Facebook and Why? Facebook has now introduced 'Trending'. It's somewhat like current events, but specific to the social media world of FB. About.com explains this new feature in Facebook and how it works... Is There a Central Internet Authority? Kinda Sorta... So, who exactly runs the Internet? Who has the power to set rules and standards? Who enforces those rules? It's not an easy question to answer, actually, because multiple groups influence the Net and its policies... Search Related Topics:  history of the internet  tim berners-lee  icann What Is A Chromebook? It's not quite a laptop, and it's not a tablet either. What is it, then? How is this Google device different from other portables? Search Related Topics:  chromebooks  google  budget laptops Related Searches Computers Computer A Computers Home Computer Mobile Computers Top Computers Featured Articles 10 Hot Social Apps That All the Cool Kids Are Using The Top Time Waster Websites of the Last Year Alternatives to 'LogMeIn' Is It Time to Type on Your iPad? Call of Nature and Mobile Devices V-Moda Crossface Headphones: Outstanding!   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   More Recommended Reading at About.com: Do You Own Wi-Fi Speakers? Best Home Theater Products of The Year 8 Apps to Pimp Your iPhone Advertisement