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How PC Power Supplies Work
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The power supply in your PC provides all the different voltages your computer needs to operate properly. Find out how it puts the pieces together and troubleshoot your power supply problems.
How Alternators Work
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The next time your car won't start and you're cursing the battery, you might want to blame the alternator, too. This coconut-sized car part works with the battery to generate power for your vehicle.
How to Use a Voltmeter
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Do you know how to use a voltmeter? Find out how to use a voltmeter in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name These American Professional Sports Teams from a Partial Logo?
It doesn't matter if you're young, old or in between; people from all walks of life love sports in America! How much of a fan are you? Do you only know about your team, what about the entire league? Put your sports knowledge to the ultimate test with this American sports logo quiz!
How does a magneto work?
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I am curious about the ignition system in my lawn mower. I know that a spark plug creates a high-voltage spark, and I know in my car the electricity for the spark comes from the battery. My lawn mower doesn't have a battery, so where does the electricty come from?
Why a Geomagnetic Storm Makes for Pretty Skies and Tech Scares
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When the Sun gets rowdy, Earth feels it. A geomagnetic storm happens when solar activity stirs up Earth’s magnetic field, producing large magnetic disturbances that can mess with everything from navigation systems to power grids.
Electric Car Charging Goes Super Fast
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The start of 2019 marks a new era in the world of electric vehicle charging. And that's a good thing. HowStuffWorks looks at the new speeds.
What's a voice coil on a speaker?
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A voice coil is an electromagnet. Learn how a voice coil works on a speaker in this article.
How OLEDs Work
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OLEDs are a type of light emitting diode that is made of thin films of organic molecules. Learn about OLEDs and how OLEDs will be used in televisions.
Small Appliance Basics
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Coffee makers, vacuum cleaners, hair dyers -- you probably have one or all of these in your home? Learn about the differences between heating appliances, motor appliances, and combination appliances in this article.