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How Radar Detectors Work
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If you have a lead foot, you may have invested in a radar detector. Find out how these devices pick up police radar and lidar and learn what a jamming signal does.
How Flash Memory Works
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Flash memory is a compact, flexible type of storage. Learn about types of flash memory, removable flash memory and uses of flash memory.
Top 5 Home DIY Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Home DIY mistakes can be costly, time-consuming and frustrating. Check out our top 5 home DIY mistakes and how to avoid them.
How Solar Cooking Works
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If you've ever seen a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass, you know that the concentrated power of the sun can create great heat. But what if that heat were applied to something a bit more productive -- something like cooking food?
How to Get More RAM (Random-access Memory)
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You can upgrade RAM on your computer at home without the need of a specialist. Take a look at these easy steps to upgrade RAM on your PC.
What are solar air heaters?
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With fuel costs and other factors, solar air heaters are getting more attention. Learn about solar air heaters and how they can heat your home.
How Christmas Lights Work
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Have you ever been standing in your living room with a strand of Christmas lights that just won't work? We'll explain why this happens.
How can adrenaline help you lift a 3,500-pound car?
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Adrenaline can give people superhuman strength in times of emergency. Learn about adrenaline and find out what gives you strength during an adrenaline rush.
How Fainting Goats Work
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Fainting goats have been a source of humor in web videos and out in the fields. Learn why fainting goats faint and why fainting goats are bred.
How Scanners Work
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Before the digital camera explosion, flatbed scanners were the way to get images into a PC and online. These devices turn images on paper into data you can access on a computer. Find out how scanners analyze, process and transfer images.