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How eBay Works
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Where can a person get $28,000 for a partially eaten grilled cheese sandwich that may or may not contain the image of the Virgin Mary? On eBay, of course. Find out all about the largest auction site in the world.
How to Create a Home Library
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A home library can be a dynamic expression of your personality. Learn how to create a home library and establish a special space for reading.
How does HIPAA compliance affect data sharing?
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The security and privacy of your medicals records is addressed by the HIPAA. How is patient information data protected in compliance with it?
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 E-mail Scams Work
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E-mail scams are often well-disguised and can be very dangerous. Check out some examples of e-mail scams at HowStuffWorks.
The Strong Bias Against Women in Coding
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A study shows that female coders' work is less accepted than male coders' even though it may be better. HowStuffWorks Now talked with female coders.
How the iPhone Works
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The Apple iPhone is a cell phone that works like a computer. Get the inside scoop on iPhone technology and the hype around the iPhone releases.
How Microsoft Surface Tabletop Works
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Microsoft Surface tabletop allows multiple users to share and manipulate information on a tabletop computing interface. Learn how Microsoft Surface tabletop works.
How Tessellations Work
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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?
Who Invented the Internet?
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At one time, sharing files between computers meant carrying a box of punch cards from one machine to another. The Internet changed all that, but who's responsible for creating this network of networks?