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What's new about Internet Explorer 7?
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Internet Explorer 7 was released five years after IE6, the first truly upgraded version of the Web browser. Learn about Internet Explorer 7 features.
How did a programmer find sex offenders on MySpace?
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When MySpace claimed it couldn't patrol its profiles for sexual predators, Wired News editor and former hacker Kevin Poulsen took it as a challenge.
How Liquid-cooled PCs Work
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Most PCs use simple electrical fans to keep them cool. But upgrading to a liquid-cooling system can keep high-end gaming PCs running faster for longer.
What causes laptop batteries to overheat?
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Dell and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced that 4.1 million laptop batteries could short-circuit under the right conditions, causing an explosion or a fire. Learn how.
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.
Net Neutrality Primer
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If you spend any amount of time surfing the Web, you've probably come the term "net neutrality." But what is it, and why is it stirring up controversy in Congress, the business world and the blogosphere?
How Digg Works
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Learn all about Digg, a user-driven news Web site that brings together news stories drawn from every corner of the Web.
How Pandora Radio Works
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Pandora radio is a different kind of internet radio site. Find out what sets Pandora apart from other radio sites and how Pandora works.
How the Ultra-Mobile PC Works
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Learn what Microsoft has planned for the Ultra-mobile PC and what is still to come.
How Municipal WiFi Works
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Learn about the amazing things that municipal wireless networks can do -- besides potentially providing free or cheap Internet access.