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How Power-line Networking Works
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No new wires! Power-line networking uses the wiring already in your house to connect your computers. Learn about the pros and cons of a power-line network and how to set one up.
How Investor Village Works
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Investor Village is a social networking site that has become very popular. Learn all about Investor Village at HowStuffWorks.
How Thought-Controlled Wheelchairs Work
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Thought-controlled wheelchairs intercept signals from the brain using an ambient audeo system. Read more about how thought-controlled wheelchairs work.
How Nextbook Tablets Work
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Nextbook tablets are another player in the tablet PC game. Check out Nextbook tablet features and see how they compare to other tablets on the market.
How to Use Facebook
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Wondering how to use Facebook? If you are new to Facebook, check out these guidelines on how to use Facebook to get started.
How the Year 2000 Problem Worked
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Until recently, computer programmers used two-digit placeholders for the year portion of the date in their software. Guess what happened when we realized the system couldn't account for the first two numbers? Mass panic.
Why are there limits on CPU speed?
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CPU speed is limited by two major factors: transmission delays and heat build-up. Learn about what limits CPU speed and how CPU overclocking works.
What is the Year 2038 problem?
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What is the Year 2038 problem? While not as bad as Y2K, learn how C programming and the standard time library is causing a Year 2038 computer boggle.
Alexa, Buy a Dollhouse!
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Voice-activated personal assistants like Alexa sound super useful - until they start following other people's orders. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Alphanumeric Characters: Uses and Examples
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In the digital world, alphanumeric characters play an important role. The term "alphanumeric" encompasses both letters and numbers, creating a versatile set that forms the foundation of written language, computer programming and secure password creation.