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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.
How are point-of-sale systems going mobile?
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Point-of-sale is now mobile, giving merchants other option for tracking revenue. See how point-of-sale mobile is changing how consumers shop.
How Do I Upgrade the Version of Android on My Tablet?
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How can you check the version of Android on your tablet, and how do you update it? We have some simple steps.
How CD Burners Work
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With the rise of the MP3 format, burning your own music CDs has never been so popular -- or so easy. CDs have become one of the most widely adopted data-storage mechanisms. Find out how CD burners work.
How Anonymous Works
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The hacktivist group Anonymous garners mixed opinions. Learn how Anonymous is structured and what the group does.
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 Domain Name Servers (DNS) Work
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When you type a URL into your web browser's address bar, the correct page appears as if by magic (provided you typed it correctly). Is it the work of sorcery? Nope! Domain name servers are handling all the data behind the scenes.
How Meebo Works
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Meebo's website allows users to access any of their instant messaging services from anywhere in the world. Learn about Meebo at HowStuffWorks.
How Motes Work
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Smart dust sounds like something out of a Disney movie, but it's not. Also called a mote or a wireless sensing network, this new technology is intriguing everyone from military personnel to vineyard owners. Find out what the big deal is and explore the many possible applications of this tiny device.