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How VoIP Works
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VoIP lets you make calls through your computer, sometimes for free. Learn how VoIP works, find reviews of VoIP phones and learn how to make free VoIP calls.
How WAP Works
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Do you get the shakes when you're offline for more than 10 minutes? The wireless Internet lets you browse Web pages from a cell phone or PDA. Learn about the Wireless Application Protocol that makes it possible to surf on the go.
How Cellular Electronic Payments Work
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Are you interested in learning how cellular electronic payments work? Check out HowStuffWorks for information on how cellular electronic payments work.
How a BlackBerry Works
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The BlackBerry has become a popular mobile email device. Learn how a BlackBerry works and about BlackBerry hardware, software and patent disputes.
What the Heck is Tech Neck? How Millennials Could Be the Wrinkliest Generation
Researchers have found that cellphone use can lead to more wrinkles in neck skin. Read this HowStuffWorks Now article to learn more about "tech neck."
How are the Voyager spacecraft able to transmit radio messages so far?
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The Voyager spacecraft use 23-watt radios. This is higher than the 3 watts a typical cell phone uses, but in the grand scheme of things it is still a low-power transmitter. The key to receiving the signals is therefore not the power of the radio, but a combination of three other things.
How to Jailbreak an iPhone
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If you jailbreak an iPhone, you can take advantage of third-party apps for your phone. Get instructions on how to jailbreak an iPhone.
How Weather Alerts Work
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Weather alerts are sent through many forms of communication whenever bad weather strikes. Learn how weather alerts work in this article from HowStuffWorks.
5 Tips for Picking the Right Smartphone
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Lots of people feel completely lost when picking a smartphone. Here are five tips for picking the right smartphone to get started.
How Prison Telecommunications Work
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Prison telecommunications is tricky business when there's a risk prisoners will use telephone calls to commit crimes. Learn about prison telecommunications.