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How the Webbys Work
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The Webby Awards are the premier awards honoring excellence on the Internet. Learn about the Webbys and their history.
How the Emmy Awards Work
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The Emmy Awards honor television's best programs. Find out about the Emmy Awards, from the origin of the Emmy name to how nominations and voting work.
Can you use a cell phone as a credit card?
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Can you use a cell phone as a credit card? Yes. Nokia revealed the first fully integrated mobile-payment cell phone in 2007. See how these phones work.
How Much Do You Know About Frida Kahlo?
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One of the world's most iconic painters, Frida Kahlo was an activist, an artist and a rule breaker! What else do you know about her, though? Paint a picture of your knowledge with this quiz and see how well you do.
How the Old Napster Worked
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While the original Napster got sued out of business, dozens of free file-sharing utilities have popped up to task its place. Find out how the old Napster worked and why it was vulnerable to legal attacks.
What Is a UPS? How an Uninterruptible Power Supply Works
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It's a foundational element of device integrity, but you wouldn't be the first person to beg the question, "What is a UPS?"
The Radium Girls' Dark Story Still Glows With Death and Deceit
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The sad story of the Radium Girls is one that details how human strength can overcome corporate greed, even in the most dire of circumstances.
How HD Upconverters Work
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HDTVs, receivers and programming are more than enough for most of us to digest. But learn what the next phase, called "upconverting," will mean.
How Scanners Work
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Before the digital camera explosion, flatbed scanners were the way to get images into a PC and online. These devices turn images on paper into data you can access on a computer. Find out how scanners analyze, process and transfer images.
How to Donate Your Computer to Charity
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When your PC gets old, one option is to donate your computer to a charity. See how to remove your data and where you can donate your computer.