This technique is called distributed processing and is gaining in popularity. Currently, the big projects involve breaking encryption algorithms and finding large prime numbers. Some of these endeavors have thousands of people around the world participating with cash rewards involved. As time goes on, you'll hear more and more about distributed processing, with companies actually paying you to allow them to use your home computer's power when you're not. Find out on Tuesday.
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My site of the night, Screen-It , is a wonderful site giving reviews of movies and music with kids in mind. For instance, every movie is rated for violence, profanity, educational value, and quite a few other factors. An excellent site that every parent should bookmark. From the Pro News 7 Tech Center, I'm Eric Spellmann.