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How Operating Systems Work
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The operating system controls your computer's tasks and manages system resources to optimize performance. Learn how your operating system works.
How Chrysler Works
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Walter Chrysler parted with Buick to start his own company. Learn about the origins of Chrysler, and how it became one of the famous "Big Three."
How Chevrolet Works
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Chevrolet was founded in 1911 and has been GM's largest volume division since the 1920s. Learn about Chevy's history and the evolution of its cars.
How Oil Drilling Works
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Oil drilling a complex process that involves the drilling and pumping of oil from underground wells. Learn about oil drilling and the oil drilling process.
How Grid Computing Works
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Grid computing systems share hardware resources to work on projects. Learn how grid computing can be used to solve complex problems.
How a Panic Room Works
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A panic room is a safe room that people can hole up in the event of an emergency. Read about panic rooms and learn about the technology installed in panic rooms.
How Spotify Works
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Spotify, the Swedish music streaming service that's been hot in Europe for years, is now making waves in the United States. See what Spotify is all about.
Top 10 NASA Inventions
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The men and women of NASA are an ingenious bunch, and they're not just inventing amazing things for space. Which inventions have changed our lives here on Earth?
How 4D Printing Works
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Is 4D printing much different from 3-D printing? What if we told you some tech insiders are betting it has the potential to change industries from fashion to health care to defense?
Can You Name Every Car Part in This Quiz?
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A mind-boggling number of parts go into every vehicle to make it run. Toyota estimates that number somewhere along the lines of 30,000, but that includes the nuts and bolts. How many of those parts do you feel comfortable being able to identify? We promise, no "where does this bolt go?" questions!