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How Microsoft Works
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Microsoft is a software company. It makes money by selling its software for use on computers. Learn more about Microsoft in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Biometrics Works
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With the help of Q, James Bond can breeze through a security system that requires the villain's irises, voice and handprint. Biometrics isn't just for the movies. Real-life businesses and governments are using it. Check it out.
How King Kong Works
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King Kong is the most famous gorilla of all time. Learn how director Peter Jackson and Weta Digital effects studio created him for the 2005 film.
How Business Legal Structures Work
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Failing to structure your business in the most appropriate way (given your goals) can lead to problems. Learn about business legal structures.
How Blenders Work
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What do chefs, bartenders and geneticists have in common? They all use blenders. A blender is an appliance you can't live without if you want to turn solid ingredients into liquid deliciousness.
Sewing Tips
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Sewing isn't a difficult task if you know what you're doing. Follow these basic sewing tips, such as replacing a button and hemming.
How Kryptonite Works
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Learn all about the radioactive mineral known as kryptonite.
How to Restore Wooden Furniture Finish
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A few simple restoration techniques can revive an old finish on wooden furniture. This can save you time and money, and help you hold onto a good piece of furniture. Learn to restore furniture finish.
How to Lose Weight on a Low-Fat, Low-Sugar, or Low-Dairy Diet
In this article we cover diets that have you cut down on fat, sugar, or dairy. Many of them also emphasize exercise or meditation. Here are details.
What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?