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New MIT Headset Can 'Hear' Your Thoughts and Respond
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MIT's AlterEgo allows people to control computers without ever uttering one word. HowStuffWorks looks at how this could change the way we communicate.
How to Back Up a Hard Drive
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If you back up your hard drive, you can save yourself headaches in the future if you should lose your files. Learn how to back up your hard drive.
How Moore's Law Works
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Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.
Birthday Astrology
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Astrology, the prediction of personality traits and future events, is based on the relationship between the planets. Learn more about astrology.
How the Apple iMac Works
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The iMac is often credited with bringing Apple back from the brink of disaster. What is it about the iMac that intrigues and enchants users? Find out.
Mobile Device Distraction as Effective in Kids as Sedative
Can mobile devices work just as well as medication in certain hospital situations? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Steve Jobs: Life in Pictures
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Steve Jobs changed computers and technology forever. Take look at these pictures of Steve Jobs to learn about his life and success.
Is it better to turn my computer off or leave it on all the time?
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Is it better to turn my computer off when I am not using it or leave it on all the time?
How Motherboards Work
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Motherboards tie everything in your computer together. Go inside motherboards with diagrams and video and learn about sockets, the CPU and computer memory.
How Computer Mice Work
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The mouse might just be the computer user's best friend. Every day of your computing life, you reach out for your mouse whenever you want to move your cursor or activate something. Learn how this human-machine interface translates your movements into digital data.