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How Burglar Alarms Work
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Burglar alarms are found in every retail store and are becoming more common in private homes. Find out how a simple burglar alarm system works.
How Does a VPN Work?
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Virtual private networks (or VPNs) give people a way to secure their communications using internet pathways. Find out how remote users can use VPNs.
How CEOs Work
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The CEO of a company makes a lot of money and has access to the private jet -- so how did he or she get this clout? Learn what a CEO's responsibilities are.
NASA and SpaceX Set to Make History With Manned Space Launch
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For the first time since 2011, NASA will launch astronauts into space from U.S. soil. It will also be the first time ever a private company will get them there.
How to Write a Bill of Sale
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Even if you're in a state that doesn't require it, it's a good idea to write a bill of sale when selling something privately to prevent misunderstandings down the line.
When Bitcoins Vanish, Can You Get Them Back?
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If you've been hacked or lost your private key code, do you have any recourse for recovering your lost bitcoin? HowStuffWorks talks to the experts.
How Paparazzi Work
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These guerilla-style photographers have been known to break into private property and intentionally cause car accidents. Is it legal? Not really. So how can they persist? Learn all about the paparazzi.
H.R. 8 Mandates Gun Background Checks. Why Is It Stuck in the Senate?
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H.R. 8, which passed the House last year, would eliminate private gun sale loopholes and require nearly universal background checks. But it faces difficult odds of passage in the Senate.
10 Most Corrupt Countries in the World — As Far As We Know
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In order to measure the most corrupt countries in the world, it's important to first understand what makes a country corrupt. According to Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, corruption is "the abuse of entrusted power for private gain."
Quiz: Is your computer secure?
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Yes, computers can make life easier, but they also can put your private information at risk. Find out how much you know -- or don't know -- about computer security by taking our quiz.