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What does 900 MHz mean in a cordless phone?
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I've been looking at cordless phones and have noticed that this area has gotten fairly complicated! For example, what is the difference between 900 MHz and other systems?
How Two-line Phones Work
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Two-line phones incorporate two separate phone lines into one device. Learn how two-line phones work and why business travelers love them.
Can two cans and a string really be used to talk over a distance?
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I was watching an old movie today, and two kids (neighbors) were talking to each other using two tin cans and a string. Does that really work? If so, why does it work?
Who invented the cell phone?
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It seems like virtually everyone has a cell phone. In fact, you probably have one in your pocket right now. Many had the idea for the device, but only one could successfully introduce the gadget. Who was it?
How VDSL Works
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VDSL is the next step forward in high-speed broadband technology. Find out how VDSL achieves incredibly high speeds and compare VDSL to other DSL types.
How do conference calls work?
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How do conference calls work?
How Blocking Incoming Calls Works
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Blocking incoming calls can prevent pushy salespeople and persistent telemarketers from reaching you. Why else are people blocking incoming calls?
Why is a cell phone called a cell phone?
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One of the most interesting things about a cell phone is that it is really a radio. Find out why cell phones are named as they are.
How Wiretapping Works
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Wiretapping allows people to listen to the phone calls of others. Learn how wiretapping works, wiretapping history and about wiretapping techniques.