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How Digital Rights Management Works
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DRM is a method of controlling access to copyrighted material. Find out how the technology behind DRM works and learn about the digital rights management controversy.
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 long do alternators last?
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How long do alternators last? Find out how long alternators last at HowStuffWorks.
How Stinger Missiles Work
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The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?
How Cable Television Works
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Millions of people receive their television signal through a cable TV connection. Most of them don't actually know what "cable TV" is, what it does or how it got its name. Find out!
Pluralist Democracy: How Organized Groups Influence Policymakers
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The pluralist democracy model explains how power spreads across many groups rather than resting in one place.
How Trailer Wiring Works
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Trailer wiring is very important to towing safety. Learn all about trailer wiring at HowStuffWorks.
How Does AC Work in a Car?
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If you're buying a new car, you know air conditioning is almost certainly a standard feature. But it wasn't long ago when AC was an expensive option. Find out how this now nearly universal feature works.
How to Prioritize Daily Errands
Prioritizing daily errands is a big part of organizing your day. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about prioritizing daily errands.
How Military Video Conferencing Works
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With video conferencing technology, soldiers can maintain contact with their families back home. Learn how the military uses video conferencing.