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How Lithium-ion Batteries Work
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Lithium-ion batteries are incredibly popular these days. You can find them in laptops, PDAs, cell phones and iPods. Find out why.
What Is an RSS Feed?
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Short for Really Simple Syndication, RSS is a way to subscribe to a source of information, such as a Web site, and get brief updates delivered to you. So what should you subscribe to, and what happens next?
How Traction Control Works
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Traction control prevents your car's tires from slipping on the road surface. Learn all about traction control at HowStuffWorks.
Why Scientists Put Tiny 3-D Glasses on a Praying Mantis
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have determined mantises use stereopsis to see the world. Learn more about mantises with 3-D glasses in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Is there an archive for out-of-print video games?
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Playing classic out-of-print video games like 'Oregon Trail' can be tricky. Find out if there is an archive for out-of-print games to make things easier.
SCIFs Are Spy-proof Places for America's Top Secrets
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SCIFs are spy-proof, highly secure facilities designed for viewing and working with sensitive national security secrets. We talk to a former general counsel for the NSA to find out how they work.
Does Your Home Need a Whole-house Surge Protector?
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A whole-house surge protector can defend an entire house from voltage spikes coming off the electrical grid.
How does Napster work and why is there such a huge fight around it right now?
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How does Napster work, and why is there such a huge fight around it right now?
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.
Is it against the law to violate a Web site's terms of service?
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Website terms of service are the rules for using a Web site's services. Can you be convicted if you break them? Learn about website terms of service.