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How Grid Computing Works
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Grid computing systems share hardware resources to work on projects. Learn how grid computing can be used to solve complex problems.
How Xbox Works
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Microsoft's Xbox was one of the top game systems in its day, and with Xbox Live you can even use it to play on the Web. Take a look inside the Xbox.
5 Useful Voice-activated Commands for Your Car
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Voice-activated car commands could be a very useful feature. Check out 5 useful voice-activated commands for your car at HowStuffWorks.
How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.
Mathematician Cracks the 33 Problem
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Mathematician Andrew Booker has found the three cubes that add up to the number 33, a long-unsolved math problem.
How Switched Digital Video Works
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Switched digital video is one solution to cable customers' growing demand for bandwidth. Learn about switched digital video and SDV equipment types.
10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges
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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.
How is my radio able to display the stations call letters?
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If you have a car radio that shows FM station call signs on the display panel, then you have the Radio Data System feature. Find out how they work!
How Olympic Timing Works
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In timed Olympic events, the difference between the gold and the silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.
How to Repair Small Engines
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Small engines serve as useful home tools and power our toys. To keep them operating efficiently, an owner should know how these engines work and what to do when they don't. Learn more.