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How the Year 2000 Problem Worked
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Until recently, computer programmers used two-digit placeholders for the year portion of the date in their software. Guess what happened when we realized the system couldn't account for the first two numbers? Mass panic.
How Carnivore Worked
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The FBI's Carnivore can tap into networks to intercept anything done on the Net. Find out what's involved in Web eavesdropping.
Tax Notice vs. IRS Audit
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That IRS letter in your mail box may not be so bad. Find out about the differences between an IRS notice and an audit. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Mathematicians Solve Sum-of-Three-Cubes Problem for the Number 42
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Two mathematicians have solved a decades-old math problem by harnessing the power of a virtual supercomputer.
How Machinima Works
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Machinima films use virtual environments and actors from video games to tell stories. Learn how machinima films are made and why machinima is so popular.
Is it possible to digitize human consciousness?
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Digitizing human consciousness might be one way to cheat death. Find out if it is possible to digitize human consciousness at HowStuffWorks.
Are touch-screen interfaces changing operating systems?
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Touch-screen interfaces are everywhere. Find out if touch-screen interfaces are changing operating systems and if so, how.
No Wires Required
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Wireless networks are easy to set up and inexpensive. They're also unobtrusive -- unless you're on the lookout for a place to use your laptop, you may not even notice when you're in a hotspot. But as you'll find out in this quiz, there's a lot more to them than meets the eye.
How Flying Cars Will Work
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Flying cars may soon leap from the world of science-fiction into reality. Learn about flying cars and see pictures of flying car prototypes.
Are modern cars less problematic?
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Are modern cars less problematic? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn if modern cars are less problematic.