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How the Raspberry Pi Works
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The Raspberry Pi may be the device that gets us back to computing basics. And that's a very good thing. Learn what Raspberry Pi is all about.
How the Google Chrome Browser Works
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The Google Chrome browser offers themes, apps, bookmark management and a whole lot more. Learn how the Google Chrome browser works.
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 Stealth Bombers Work
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There is some serious technology and ingenuity involved in making a 172-foot-wide, bomb-carrying aircraft "disappear." Find out how the B-2 bomber deals with enemy radar.
How DVR Works
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The DVR, or digital video recorder, makes recording television programs simple. Learn about DVR, HD DVR and DVR tricks.
Understanding USB Types and the Flexible USB System
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You can find Universal Serial Bus connectors on just about every PC made today. But when it was introduced, USB was leaps and bounds ahead of the technologies it replaced. What makes this standard so useful?
How Computer Keyboards Work
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You use your keyboard every day, but did you know that even this simple device contains its own microprocessor? Learn why!
How Firewalls Work
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Firewalls have helped protect computers in large companies for years. Now, they're a critical component of home networks, as well. See how firewalls work.
Inside '21'
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The movie 21 is about math prodigies from MIT who used card counting to win millions in blackjack. Learn more about 21.
How Hydraulic Hybrids Work
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The hydraulic hybrid is one potential solution for rising oil prices. Learn how a hydraulic hybrid differs from a gas-electric hybrid.