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How PCI Works
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Your computer's components work together through a bus. Learn about the PCI bus, as well as past and future bus technology.
Is it more affordable to have a portable DVD player in your car or have the dealer install one?
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Is it more affordable to have a portable DVD player in your car or have the dealer install one? Find out if a portable DVD player is a good option for you.
How Holographic Versatile Discs Work
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Holographic memory systems offer more storage capacity and faster transfer rates than CDs and DVDs, but they've also been too expensive and complex to mass produce. Learn how the holographic versatile disc (HVD) has improved upon previous methods of holographic storage.
Frog Anatomy: A Simple Breakdown of How Frog Bodies Work
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Frogs might seem simple, but under the skin, they're biological marvels. When you dig into frog anatomy, you’ll find structures that support a life both in water and on land. That duality makes them excellent subjects for comparing vertebrate systems—including our own.
Cups and Spoons: Test Your Food Measurement Knowledge
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We don't know about you, but no matter how many times we learned the food measurement system, it just never sunk in. If you're like us, then, this quiz might make you even more confused -- but who knows, it could help!
How Water Towers Work
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You've probably noticed that there are power outages all the time -- but water outages? Much less common... How does the system work, and work so well? It's simpler than you may think. Find out how the design and location of water towers keep the water flowing.
How a Place Value Chart Reveals a Digit's Position in a Number
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The concept of place values is fundamental to mathematics and the number system, particularly when you're dealing with whole numbers and decimal numbers. A place value chart is an essential tool that can help students visualize the position of each digit in a number and understand its actual value within the context of the number.
How to Lose Weight on Commercial Diet Programs
Most diets focus on "more" or "less," but that's not the only effective approach. For more details on five commercial diet programs, read on.
How Cable Modems Work
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Learn about cable modem technology, read cable modem reviews and compare prices and features on popular modem models.