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10 Robots With Dirty Jobs
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So you like to complain about your demonic boss, moronic co-workers and fancy company coffee machine that never, ever works? You need to zip it and meet these 10 hard-working bots. They could tell you stories.
How Zambonis Work
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All eyes are trained on you at halftime as you make slow sweeps across the rink, leaving sparkling smooth ice in your lumbering wake. The fans cheer. You tip your head slightly in modest acknowledgement. This is the life of the Zamboni driver.
9 Castles in Europe Worthy of Their Icon Status
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Dozens of castles in Europe dot the landscape, each with a story carved into stone, wood, and legend. These aren’t just ruins of the past; they’re full-blown time machines, and they sit proudly in cities, on hillsides, and by rivers waiting for curious visitors.
How does faxing over the Internet work?
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How does faxing over the Internet work?
Halo Networking: An Interview with Chris Butcher
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Getting Halo 2 ready for play on X-Box Live was no easy task. Read what it akes to get all of these X-boxes to play together nicely in an interview with Bungie's Chris Butcher.
How Roller Coasters Work
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They don't have engines, brakes or accelerators. No, these amazing machines rely on physical, centripetal and gravitational forces to urge thrills, screams and that sinking stomach feeling we all love (and hate). Read more about the science of fun.
Tech Talk: Web Server Quiz
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Without web servers, there wouldn't be an Internet. Do you know how web servers work to get you online? Take this quiz and find out.
How Server Virtualization Works
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Server virtualization allows for more than one server to operate on the same piece of hardware. Learn more about server virtualization at HowStuffWorks.
What Is an AI Black Box? A Computer Scientist Explains
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AI black boxes refer to AI systems with internal workings that are invisible to the user. Here's what that means.
Is it better to turn my computer off or leave it on all the time?
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Is it better to turn my computer off when I am not using it or leave it on all the time?