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How to Connect AirPods to a PC
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Are you a fan of AirPods but still have to work on a PC? No problem. We'll tell you how to connect the two in just a few steps.
How the BlackBerry Playbook Works
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The BlackBerry Playbook is built for business and can interface with BlackBerry smartphones. Learn about the features of the Blackberry Playbook.
How Windows Live E-mail Works
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Windows Live supports several e-mail programs including Hotmail and Windows Live Mail. Find out more about Windows Live e-mail at HowStuffWorks.com.
Is your workplace tracking your computer activities?
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If you're surfing the Internet at work, you may not be the only one who knows. Watching workers has become an industry unto itself. Find out exactly how companies are monitoring employees.
How Does a 3D Printer Work?
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3D printing has made it possible to print out almost anything - including homes, medical devices, clothing, and even a human heart! But how does a 3D printer work, and what are the drawbacks?
What Is an AI Black Box? A Computer Scientist Explains
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AI black boxes refer to AI systems with internal workings that are invisible to the user. Here's what that means.
Someone started controlling my computer over the Internet -- what happened?
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Someone started controlling my computer over the Internet -- what happened?
How Penny Per Page Might Work
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The World Wide Web is known for its nearly unprecedented "free content." But can it stay that way? Learn how the penny-per-page revenue model might work.
Why does my computer need a battery?
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I have an older computer, and when I turned it on yesterday it would not boot. When I called technical support, they told me I needed a new battery. Why does a computer need a battery? Doesn't it get all of its power from the plug in the wall?
How Photo Sharing Works
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Did you know that there's a way to share your photos with your family and friends without having to lug around a photo album? Enter photo-sharing Web sites.