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What Does a Server Do?
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A network server is a computer system used as the central repository of data and various programs that are shared by users in a network. Learn about network servers from this article.
How Digital Jewelry Will Work
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In the next wave of mobile computing devices, our jewelry might double as our cell phones, PDAs and GPS receivers. Get a look at these new microdevices.
How Internet Search Engines Work
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Internet search engines do your research for you. Learn how internet search engines like Google work, how internet search engines build an index and what Boolean operators are.
Is there life after death?
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Is there life after death? Most of us have pondered this question. See research and studies on life after death at HowStuffWorks.
Your Thoughts Could Activate a Tiny Robot Inside Your Own Brain
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For the first time, Israeli researchers have developed a system that lets a human use brain waves to control nanobots in a cockroach. How could that help your health?
How Nitrous Oxide in Cars Works
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I'm always hearing people talk about pumping nitrous oxide into an engine. How does nitrous oxide help an engine perform better?
Why is my car leaking brake fluid?
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My car is leaking brake fluid, but I'm not sure from where. Why is my car leaking brake fluid?
How Gizmondo Works
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The Gizmondo is a handheld gaming console -- but it's also an MP3 player, a camera, a movie player, and a GPS reciever. Learn what else the Gizmondo can do and what sets it apart from other portable gaming units.
How the Fed Works
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Think the U.S. economy works only by supply and demand? Not so. If you own a house, have a bank account or write checks, the Federal Reserve System affects your everyday life. Find out all about the Fed.
What does 900 MHz mean in a cordless phone?
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I've been looking at cordless phones and have noticed that this area has gotten fairly complicated! For example, what is the difference between 900 MHz and other systems?