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How the Ozone Layer Works
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We hear about the ozone layer all the time. But, what is the ozone layer and what are the ozone layer's components?
What's the difference between notebooks, netbooks and ultra-mobile PCs?
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Notebooks vs. netbooks and ultra-mobile PCs come down to size and functionality. Learn about the differences in notebooks vs. other portable computers.
IM and E-mail: Which is more popular and why?
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Both IM and email are very useful, but which is more popular and why? Check out HowStuffWorks to learn more about the popularity of IM and Email.
How PCIe Works
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PCI Express is a high-speed serial connection that operates more like a network than a bus. Learn how PCI Express can speed up a computer and replace the AGP.
Skype vs. Vonage
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Skype and Vonage are similar VoIP services which offer telephone service through the internet. Learn about Skype and Vonage and see how they compare.
How Broadband Over Powerlines Works
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Imagine plugging your computer into any electrical outlet in your home and having high-speed Internet access instantly. This service is already available in a few cities in the United States, but there are groups and government agencies fighting to block its proliferation. Learn how powerline broadband is possible and what the controversy is all about.
How does a magnetic stripe on the back of a credit card work?
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Ever wondered how the mag stripe on the back of your credit card works? Find out how the mag stripe communicates information about your account.
What does tear gas do?
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It is pretty common to hear someone on the news say, "The crowd was dispersed with tear gas." What is tear gas? What does it do?
What Is a Cosmic Cow?
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Astronomers at HaleakalÄ Observatory in Hawaii noted a bright X-ray emission in 2018, which persisted for three weeks and glowed ten times more brightly than previously studied supernovas, but are just now beginning to understand it.
Remember Pay Phones? Philly's Bringing Them Back for Free
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Since the advent of the cell phone, public pay phones have disappeared, but a new initiative to help the phoneless may just be bringing them back.