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How Broadband Over Powerlines Works
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Imagine plugging your computer into any electrical outlet in your home and having high-speed Internet access instantly. This service is already available in a few cities in the United States, but there are groups and government agencies fighting to block its proliferation. Learn how powerline broadband is possible and what the controversy is all about.
How a Heat Sink Works
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Heat sinks help keep electronics and computers from overheating. Learn how heat sinks work, heat sink materials and how to choose a heat sink.
How can a speed bump harvest electricity?
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How can a speed bump harvest electricity? Read how engineers could potentially get green energy from speed bumps and kinetic plates.
Surrogacy Overview
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Surrogacy involves a woman carrying a child for others who cannot conceive. Learn about the types of surrogacy in this article.
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 the Graphene Blood Pressure Tattoo Will Change Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of blood pressure instead of the static reading of the cuff is a medical holy grail; the graphene tattoo will provide it.
Why DNA Evidence Can Be Unreliable
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DNA found at a crime scene doesn't automatically mean the person matching it is guilty, say researchers of new forensics guide.
What Is an SSD and How Does It Work?
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We know your digital life is important to you - all those apps, files, photos, and music. But here's the 50-million-dollar question: Is a solid-state drive (SSD) or a hard disk drive (HDD) the right technology for the job? What is an SSD, exactly? Read on to find out!
How Virtual Surround Sound Works
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Virtual surround sound mimics the effect of multi-speaker surround-sound systems. Learn about virtual surround sound and find out how sound is perceived.
How to Wipe a Computer: 10 Things to Do
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You may think you got rid of your personal data before you donated your old computer, but how can you be sure without smashing your hard drive? Read on and we'll show you how to wipe a computer.