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How Mobile Web Pages Work
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Mobile Web pages allow you to view the Internet better on your smartphone. Learn about mobile Web page technology at HowStuffWorks.
How Controlled Detonations Work
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It's a delicate, hair-raising business that usually ends in triumph, but can, in certain circumstances, end in tragedy. Welcome to the world of a bomb squad technician. It's explosive.
How Ubiquitous Networking Will Work
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As we move closer to intelligent computers, they may begin to follow us wherever we go. Learn how ubiquitous networking will allow our data and information to travel with us.
How the Netflix Mobile App Works
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The Netflix mobile app has all of the features you'd find on its Web site. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of the Netflix mobile app.
How Parallel Ports Work
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The parallel port is still an obsolete way to connect a printer to a PC. Learn how parallel ports operate and how they came about.
How To Tell if Your Phone Is Tapped
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It's possible and relatively easy for someone to tap into your phone line or cell phone. With a few tips, it's also easy to tell if someone tapped your phone.
How Computer Mice Work
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The mouse might just be the computer user's best friend. Every day of your computing life, you reach out for your mouse whenever you want to move your cursor or activate something. Learn how this human-machine interface translates your movements into digital data.
How Virtual Reality Gear Works
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Virtual reality gear includes a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Learn about virtual reality gear and find out how virtual reality gear has evolved.
How does a FireWire IEEE-1394 connection work?
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I saw the HSW article on USB ports. My computer and video camera have a FireWire connection. How does that work?
How Animatronics Works
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Animatronics made cinematic history long before digital effects were around. Learn about how animatronics are created, programmed and controlled.