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Does Weather Mess With Your Internet Connection?
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It's raining and your internet went down. Again. Are the two connected?
Do I really need a digital converter box for my TV?
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A digital converter box will soon be required for TVs that aren't connected to digital cable. Find out if you'll need a digital converter box.
5 Tips to Improve Your Wireless Connection
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Wireless connections are the norm, and there are easy ways to improve your connection. Learn how to improve your wireless connection at HowStuffWorks.
How can someone control a machine with her thoughts?
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The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago introduced a new bionic arm that can be controlled by reading a person's thoughts. How does this technology work? Can you control a machine with thoughts? Learn about the bionic arm in this article.
What's Your Moral Alignment?
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Unearth your moral essence the old D&D way. If you're the type of driver who doesn't signal before turning, then it could mean you've crossed over into a moral realm of no return. Find out why!
Do You Know What These Police Codes Mean?
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It's not 10-18, but this quiz will keep you 10-6! We'll 10-12 until you're 10-24. Any idea what we just said? Decode this message after you work your way through this collection of police codes you might hear over the scanner.
What is optical audio?
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Optical audio offers a new way to send audio and video from your gear to your ear. Learn how optical audio works.
How Does GPS Work?
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For less than $100, you can get a pocket-sized gadget that will tell you exactly where you are on Earth at any moment. As long as you have a GPS receiver and a clear view of the sky, you'll never be lost again. Learn more!
How Remote Controls Work
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In WWII, remote controls detonated bombs for the first time. Now some of us spend an hour looking for the remote before we remember there are buttons on the TV. Find out the difference between a "universal" and a "learning" remote and check out some of the other high-tech features you can find on remotes today.
What are the bumps at the end of computer cables?
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The strange bumps, called ferrite beads, on your computer cables actually serve a very important purpose. Read about ferrite beads and what they do.