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How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
How Game Boy Advance Works
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The Game Boy Advance is one of Nintendo’s handheld gaming systems that have dominated the market . Find out what made the Game Boy Advance such a major success.
How do the characters in video games move so fluidly?
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How do the characters in video games move so fluidly? This article explains how developers create such human-like, fluid movements in video games.
How Projection Television Works
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Projection television can provide an HD picture at a range of sizes and prices. Learn about front and rear projections TVs and read HDTV reviews.
Millions of Phones Use GSM ... Meaning What, Exactly?
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If you travel internationally, Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) GSM is the only cellular service available. See how GSM works.
How An Oscillator Works
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Oscillators show up in lots of electronic equipment. In fact, you might be surprised to know that computers, radios, metal detectors, and stun guns all use oscillators. Read on to learn how an oscillator works!
How Inductors Work
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An inductor is little more than a coil of wire. Sound simple? Well, it is -- but that coil of wire can do some pretty cool things! Learn all about inductors!
How does the walkie-talkie feature on a Nextel phone work?
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Nextel phones offer a service that allows you to push a button and connect with another Nextel user. Find out how this "walkie-talkie" feature works.
How Radio Works
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Radio waves are the backbone of nearly all modern media technology, from TV to smartphones to wireless internet. Yet, they're actually a simple technology.
How GameCube Works
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It's not the best-selling console... or the one with the best buzz... or the one with the most bells and whistles. But it's still one heck of a cool machine. Check out what the GameCube has under the hood.