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How Fingerprint Scanners Work
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Your fingerprints are not only unique; they're also very hard to fake and even harder to misplace. What better ID to use in a security system? Learn how fingerprint scanners know it's you.
How DSL Works
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Digital subscriber line (DSL) technology transmits data over phone lines without interfering with voice service. Find out how DSL uses extra bandwidth to provide a fast Internet connection without taking over your phone.
What Is the Difference Between Static RAM and Dynamic RAM?
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Your computer probably uses both static RAM and dynamic RAM at the same time, but for different reasons. See what both types of RAM do in your computer.
How Google Loon Works
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Google's Project Loon is intended to make Internet access available everywhere. Learn more about Project Loon at HowStuffWorks.
Can I have more than one monitor on my Windows 98 machine?
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Can I have more than one monitor on my Windows 98 machine?
How Google Books Works
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Google Books aims to spread knowledge by scanning books and putting them online. See how Google Books works and the controversy surrounding Google Books.
Could hackers devastate the U.S. economy?
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Hackers are a constant threat to economic and physical interests within the U.S. Find out how the U.S. is working to prevent a cyber attack by hackers.
How Internet Cookies Work
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Cookies are used by Web sites to keep track of their visitors. Are cookies letting Big Brother into your PC? Find out what Internet cookies are.
How Ustream Works
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UStream is a do-it-yourself site that lets you be a broadcaster. See what you can do with Ustream and who uses Ustream.
What is so productive about productivity software?
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Productivity software can include spreadsheets, word processing software and graphics programs. Learn more about productivity software at HowStuffWorks.