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How the Google-Apple Cloud Computer Will Work
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The Google-Apple cloud computer is a revolutionary new system in which all programs are stored on a central server. Learn about the Google-Apple cloud computer.
Rhodium: Earth's Rarest and Most Expensive Precious Metal
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Discovered in the early 1800s from a chunk of smuggled platinum ore, rhodium is the most valuable precious metal on the planet today, used mainly for keeping car emissions in check.
How Quantum Computers Work
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Quantum computers use the power of atoms to perform memory and processing tasks. Learn why quantum computers will be faster than silicon-based computers.
How Dreamcast Works
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Popular Science magazine recognized the Sega Dreamcast as one of the most important and innovative products of 1999. Find out what made it so amazing.
What Is Aperture?
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Aperture is a photography term and it is something you can adjust when taking pictures. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all abut aperture.
Which is better to use for a cable modem -- a USB connection or an Ethernet card?
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I am getting a cable modem installed next week, and I have a choice of using a USB connection or an Ethernet card (NIC). Which one is better?
How Light Works
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Some of the brightest minds in history have focused their intellects on the subject of light. Einstein even tried to imagine riding on a beam of light. We won't get that crazy, but we will shine a light on everything scientists have found so far.
Is there a way to make my sunglasses scratch-resistant?
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I recently bought a pair of mirrored sunglasses and they are already scratched. Isn't there a way to make them scratch-resistant?
How E-voting Works
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E-voting lets votes be cast and tabulated electronically. Learn about e-voting systems, e-voting concerns like voter fraud and voting over the internet.
What do the yellow and black wires in a home telephone jack do?
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With all the different colored wires used in communications, what do the yellow and black wires in a home telephone jack do?