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Why a Geomagnetic Storm Makes for Pretty Skies and Tech Scares
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When the Sun gets rowdy, Earth feels it. A geomagnetic storm happens when solar activity stirs up Earth’s magnetic field, producing large magnetic disturbances that can mess with everything from navigation systems to power grids.
5 Hardware Upgrades That Give You the Most for Your Money
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There are hardware upgrades that can extend the life of your current computer. See the five hardware upgrades that give you the most for your money.
How Power Brakes Work
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Power brakes are fairly ingenious machines -- these systems allow you stop a car with a simple twitch of your foot. Take a look inside the black cannister that provides the power.
How Online Training Works
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Driver safety, employee training and college courses are now being offered in a virtual environment. Learn how these virtual classrooms work.
How Google Works
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Google launched on Sept. 4, 1998. HowStuffWorks looks at how it's evolved from a two-man enterprise into a multibillion-dollar corporation.
What was the first portable computer?
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Back in the '70s, 'portable computer' had a very different meaning. Find out what was the first portable computer and the history behind it.
How Synchro-Steer Works
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The Synchro-Steer system allows you to control your speed and stay upright while mowing. Learn all about the Synchro-Steer system.
What Is Rust?
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Rust is the common name for iron oxide, which is created when iron bonds with oxygen. In fact, pure iron is only rarely found in nature because it interacts with oxygen so easily.
Can You Identify These Tech Companies From Their Logos?
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Calling all true-blue techies! Earn your "street cred" by naming 40 of the most well-known global tech companies today. Do you think you can identify them based on their logos alone? Click on the quiz and see!
How Sound Cards Work
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Before the invention of the sound card, a PC could make one sound -- a beep. Sound cards truly ushered PCs into the world of multimedia. Learn how a sound card allows a computer to create and record real, high-quality sound.